Heading 1006
HTS code 1006 — Rice
- Chapter
- 10 — Cereals
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- General duty rate of 11.2%; 16 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1006
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1006.10.0000 | Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) (Rice) | 1.8¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.2010 | Certified organic (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Basmati) | 0.83¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.2090 | Other (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Basmati) | 0.83¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.4025 | Jasmine (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Other > Long grain) | 2.1¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.4035 | Other (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Other > Long grain) | 2.1¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.4040 | Medium grain (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Other) | 2.1¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.4060 | Short grain (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Other) | 2.1¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.20.4080 | Mixtures of any of the above (Rice > Husked (brown) rice > Other) | 2.1¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.1020 | Long grain (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Parboiled) | 11.2% | kg |
| 1006.30.1040 | Other, including mixtures (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Parboiled) | 11.2% | kg |
| 1006.30.9015 | Certified Organic (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9057 | Jasmine (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other > Long grain) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9059 | Basmati (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other > Long grain) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9061 | Other (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other > Long grain) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9065 | Medium grain (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9075 | Short grain (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.30.9085 | Mixtures of any of the above (Rice > Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed > Other > Other) | 1.4¢/kg | kg |
| 1006.40.0000 | Broken rice (Rice) | 0.44¢/kg | kg |
Documents required to import under 1006
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1006?
- HTS heading 1006 covers rice. It sits in Chapter 10 (cereals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1006?
- General duty rate of 11.2%; 16 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1006 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.