Wild Rice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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