Zizania palustris Wild Rice from China

Zizania palustris, commonly known as northern wild rice, is a native aquatic grass grain harvested from lakes in North America. It falls under HTS 1008.90.01.20 as 'wild rice' per the HTS hierarchy for other cereals including wild rice, distinct from cultivated rice in Chapter 10. This unprocessed grain is used in gourmet dishes for its nutty flavor.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.1%

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

Verify botanical identity as Zizania species via certificates of analysis to confirm classification as wild rice, not sweet corn excluded by Chapter notes

Obtain phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA APHIS requirements for cereal grains, preventing quarantine issues at entry

Check for pesticide residue compliance under FDA import alerts, as wild rice can accumulate environmental contaminants