HS Code 100630
Semi or Wholly Milled White Rice
HS code 100630 identifies semi-milled or wholly milled rice, including polished and glazed white rice, ready for retail sale or direct human consumption.
HS Code 100630 — Semi or Wholly Milled White Rice
This code covers the most common form of rice sold in supermarkets: white rice. The bran layer and germ have been removed through milling, and the grains may be polished or glazed to improve appearance and shelf life.
What's included
- White rice
- Polished rice
- Glazed rice
- Parboiled milled rice
What's excluded
- Broken rice → use
100640(Rice with more than a certain percentage of broken grains is classified separately.) - Rice flour → use
110290(Milled rice that has been further ground into powder is classified as flour.)
Common examples
- Thai Jasmine polished rice
- Long grain white parboiled rice
- Arborio semi-milled rice
- Glazed sushi rice
Frequently asked questions
Does this include parboiled rice?
Yes, if the parboiled rice has been milled or polished, it falls under 1006.30.
Is sushi rice classified here?
Yes, most sushi rice is semi-milled or wholly milled and falls under this category.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: Highest (varies greatly by country)
- Documentation: Importing countries often have strict quotas (TRQs) for milled rice to protect domestic farmers.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan
- Top importers: China, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast
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Key takeaway
The standard code for polished white rice; typically faces the most complex import hurdles and duties.
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