Arborio Polished Rice

Short-grain Arborio rice, wholly milled and polished for risotto, with a starchy texture. It qualifies for HTS 1006.30.90 as 'other' semi- or wholly milled rice, not fitting principal long or medium grain categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1006.30Same rate: 35%

If principally short grain and not parboiled

Short-grain milled rice (under 5.08mm width) is classified in 1006.30.30 if predominant.

1006.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly broken

If more than 75% broken kernels, it shifts to broken rice heading 1006.40.

1904.90.01Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If pre-cooked or processed into flakes

Processed rice products like puffed or flaked rice fall under Chapter 19 as prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include milling and polishing process details in commercial invoice to prevent misclassification as rough rice

β€’ Test for arsenic levels, as short-grain rice can accumulate higher levels; FDA may require sampling

β€’ Use proper fumigation declarations if shipped in bulk containers to comply with APHIS regulations