Glazed Basmati Rice from China
Wholly milled Basmati rice treated with glucose to create a glossy glaze, enhancing appearance. Classified in HTS 1006.30.90 as 'other' semi- or wholly milled rice, including glazed varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• List glazing agents (e.g
• glucose) on labels and invoices; undeclared additives lead to seizures
• Request exporter's milling certificate specifying 'wholly milled and glazed'
• Comply with country-specific quotas; Basmati often has favorable TRQ access