Glutinous Rice Flour from China
Sticky rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa) milled into fine flour, qualifying under rice flour specs with high starch and low ash. Used in mochi, dumplings, and gluten-free recipes. HTS 1102.90.2500 covers all rice flours regardless of variety.
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
• Specify rice variety on commercial invoice; glutinous types must still pass standard starch/ash tests
• Obtain Certificate of Analysis for amylose content if marketing as 'sticky' to support labeling claims
• Ensure moisture below 14% to avoid mold issues during ocean transit