Parboiled Rice Grits

Groats from parboiled rice kernels fragmented to 95%+ 1.25mm passage, retaining steamed nutrients. Used in quick-cooking cereals and industrial food processing. Properly classified as rice groats excluding flaked forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1106.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If formed into pellets instead of loose groats

Pelletized rice products specifically covered under 1106 heading

1006.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If parboiled but not fragmented to groat size

Intact parboiled grains remain Chapter 10 rice

1904.90.01Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If packaged as ready-to-eat cereal

Retail breakfast cereals with rice base shift to Chapter 19

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include parboiling process description proving no cooking/additives; sieve test mandatory for groats status; prevent confusion with instant rice (1904)

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