Broken Arborio Rice from Japan
Broken short-grain Arborio rice for risotto production, valued for starch release despite fragments. HTS 1006.40.00.00 for broken rice excludes sweet corn per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for risotto-specific absorption index if quality disputed
• Declare Italian origin for potential GSP duty reductions
• Avoid bulk bags; use 20kg retail sacks for risotto market