Jasmine Semi-Milled Rice from China
Jasmine rice that has been semi-milled to remove the husk and bran layers partially, retaining some bran for flavor. It falls under HTS 1006.30.90 as semi-milled rice that is neither parboiled nor classified as the principal types like long-grain or medium-grain in other subheadings.
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
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country to confirm the rice is free from pests and diseases
• Declare exact milling type (semi-milled vs. wholly milled) accurately to avoid reclassification during customs review
• Ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards, including testing for pesticide residues common in rice