Heading 1006

Rice

18 declarable lines

Heading 1006 covers rice in the husk, husked brown rice, semi-milled or wholly milled rice, and broken rice. It is split first by processing stage, then by grain type, parboiling, organic status, and whether the line is a mixture.

Products in this heading

Rice in the husk, also called paddy or rough rice
Brown basmati rice
Brown jasmine rice
Parboiled long grain milled rice
Certified organic milled rice
Broken rice
Milled rice mixtures

How to choose the right subheading

Processing stage: in the husk, husked (brown), semi-milled or wholly milled, or broken.
Grain length and type for brown and milled rice: long grain, medium grain, short grain, jasmine, or basmati.
Whether milled rice is parboiled or not.
Whether the rice is certified organic.
Whether the shipment is a single type or a mixture of types.

Often confused with

Wild rice
It is treated as another cereal in heading 1008, not as rice of heading 1006.
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Corn (maize)
Corn is a separate cereal heading.
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Wheat
Wheat and meslin are classified in heading 1001.
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Oats
Oats are classified in heading 1004.
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Barley
Barley is classified in heading 1003.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for brown basmati rice?

Brown basmati rice that is not certified organic is classified under 1006.20.20.90, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.83 cents/kg. Certified organic brown basmati rice goes under 1006.20.20.10 at the same general (MFN) rate.

What is the duty on parboiled long grain milled rice?

Parboiled long grain semi-milled or wholly milled rice is classified under 1006.30.10.20, with a general (MFN) rate of 11.2%.

How do I classify broken rice?

Broken rice is classified under 1006.40.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 0.44 cents/kg.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.