HS Code 1006
Rice
HS code 1006 covers all forms of rice, including paddy, husked, semi-milled, and broken rice, often subject to strict import quotas and food safety standards.
4-digit Section IILCL
HS Code 1006 — Rice
This code covers rice at all stages of processing, from paddy rice (unhusked) to fully milled white rice. It includes long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain varieties like Basmati or Jasmine.
What's included
- Paddy rice
- Brown rice (husked)
- Parboiled rice
- Broken rice
What's excluded
- Rice flour → use
1102(Flour is classified in Chapter 11.) - Rice starch → use
1108(Starches are Chapter 11 products.)
Common examples
- Long grain Basmati rice
- Thai Jasmine rice
- Sushi rice
- Cargo rice
Frequently asked questions
What is 'broken rice'?
Fragments of rice kernels that are less than three-quarters of the average length of the whole kernel, classified under 1006.40.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: Variable (Specific duties common)
- Documentation: Rice is a sensitive commodity; many countries use TRQs (Tariff Rate Quotas) to protect local farming.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan
- Top importers: China, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria
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Key takeaway
Rice classification is granular, based on the degree of milling and length of the grain.
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