Wild Rice from Japan
Wild rice (Zizania spp.) is a semi-aquatic grass seed harvested primarily in North America, used in gourmet dishes and as a gluten-free grain. It falls under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals (including wild rice)' per the explicit chapter note inclusion, distinct from true rice in Chapter 10 heading 1006.
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
• Verify origin certificates as wild rice from the US may qualify for preferential duties; ensure phytosanitary certificates to meet plant import regulations; watch for misclassification as true rice which has different quotas