Rice (Basmati & Non-Basmati) — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India is the world's largest rice exporter. Basmati rice from India enjoys a strong premium market in the US, while non-basmati varieties face stiffer competition. The duty rate depends on whether the rice is husked, semi-milled, or fully milled.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)
0%–11.2%

Brown rice (1006.20) is typically 0%–2.8%. Milled rice (1006.30) can be up to 11.2%. Broken rice (1006.40) is typically 0.44 cents/kg.

Common HS codes for Rice (Basmati & Non-Basmati)

HS code Description Look up exact rate
1006.10 Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) Look up
1006.20 Husked (brown) rice Look up
1006.30 Semi-milled or wholly milled rice Look up
1006.40 Broken rice Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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FDA Prior Notice
US Food and Drug Administration
File 8 hours before ocean vessel arrival.
Required
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FDA food facility registration
US Food and Drug Administration
Required for the mill or processing facility.
Required
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USDA fumigation / phytosanitary certificate
USDA APHIS
Required for most rice shipments. The exporting country's national plant protection organisation issues this.
Required

🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

  • Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
  • Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
  • Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
  • ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
  • Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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