California Wild Rice from Germany
California wild rice (Zizania texana or cultivated strains) is grown in Sacramento Valley paddies, mimicking natural lake conditions. It is explicitly under HTS 1008.90.01.20 as 'wild rice' despite cultivation, per HTS definition excluding only sweet corn. The grain offers a chewy texture ideal for salads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use FDA Prior Notice for grain shipments over sea to comply with Bioterrorism Act requirements
• Provide commercial invoice detailing moisture content (<14%) to prevent mold claims at inspection
• For organic claims, reference General Statistical Note 6 approved standards in documentation