HS Code 100610
Paddy Rice (Rice in Husk)
HS code 100610 covers paddy rice, also known as rough rice, which still retains its protective outer husk and requires milling before human consumption.
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HS Code 100610 — Paddy Rice (Rice in Husk)
Paddy rice is the rawest form of rice as harvested from the field, still encased in its hard, inedible outer husk. It must be milled or processed before it can be consumed by humans.
What's included
- Rough rice
- Paddy rice
- Unprocessed rice harvest
What's excluded
- Brown rice → use
100620(Brown rice has had the husk removed but retains the bran layer.) - Rice for sowing → use
100610(Most countries include rice seed for sowing within 1006.10, but check national 8-digit codes.)
Common examples
- Long grain paddy rice
- Short grain rough rice
- Basmati paddy
Frequently asked questions
Why is paddy rice shipped instead of milled rice?
Shipping paddy rice protects the kernel from breakage and rancidity, and allows the importing country to perform the milling locally.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: High (protects local millers)
- Documentation: Check for pest-free certification related to the Khapra beetle.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan
- Top importers: China, Philippines, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia
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Key takeaway
Raw, unmilled rice with the husk intact; frequently subject to protective tariffs to support local milling industries.
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