Zizania palustris Wild Rice from Mexico
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.
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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