Mountain Rice from Germany
Mountain rice or upland rice (Oryza sativa varieties grown without flooding) is sold as whole seeds for gourmet markets. HTS 1008.90.01 captures it as 'other cereals' including wild rice types outside standard paddy rice trade.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document dryland cultivation to support classification; ensure varietal purity certificates; watch TRQ allocations differing from paddy