Brown Rice Flour from China
Flour ground from whole brown rice kernels, retaining bran layer but processed to meet Chapter 11 starch (>80%) and ash (<1.6%) thresholds for rice flour. Ideal for nutritious gluten-free breads and thickeners. Specifically under 1102.90.2500 as non-wheat cereal flour.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct polarimetric starch and ash testing pre-shipment to prove compliance with rice milling notes
• Declare exact milling process; brown rice flour often scrutinized for ash content due to bran
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims during FDA inspection