HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1006.30 – Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
HS code 1006.30 is the 6-digit subheading for cereals, rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed. It is used for long-grain white rice, medium-grain white rice, short-grain white rice, basmati white rice and jasmine white rice.
What HS 1006.30 covers
This HS code covers the most widely traded form of rice globally: semi-milled or wholly milled rice, often referred to as white rice. This category includes rice that has had its husk, bran layer, and germ removed, and may also be polished or glazed for aesthetic appeal. It is a staple food for billions and a critical commodity in international trade. Major exporters are predominantly Asian countries with vast rice cultivation and advanced milling industries, such as India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan. Importers are diverse, ranging from food-deficit nations and countries with high per capita rice consumption to those using rice in processed food products. Key considerations in this trade include grain length (long, medium, short), variety (e.g., Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio), broken rice percentage, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. Global supply and demand, government policies, and geopolitical factors heavily influence its pricing and trade flows.
- Covers
- Long-grain white rice
- Medium-grain white rice
- Short-grain white rice
- Basmati white rice
- Jasmine white rice
- Arborio white rice
- Sushi rice
- Parboiled rice
- Examples
- Tilda Basmati Rice
- Mahatma White Rice
- Nishiki Premium Rice
- Uncle Ben's Original White Rice
- Royal Basmati Rice
Codes often confused with 1006.30
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 100620 (Husked brown rice) due to the removal of the bran layer, and from 100640 (Broken rice) which specifically covers fragments. Misclassification can occur if the percentage of broken grains is high, blurring the line with 100640.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 100630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 100630 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 6.0% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $11.6B 42% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $4.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$2.9B 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $27.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $1.7B 6.0% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $1.6B 5.7% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.6B 5.7% of world imports
World total: $27.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1006.30 4
Brazil splits HS 1006.30 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1006.30.1 ParboiledParboilizado Group
- 1006.30.11 Parboiled milled rice, polished or glazedPolido ou brunido
- 1006.30.19 Parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazedOutros
- 1006.30.2 Not parboiledNão parboilizado Group
- 1006.30.21 Non-parboiled milled rice, polished or glazedPolido ou brunido
- 1006.30.29 Non-parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazedOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 10.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1006.30
What is HS code 100630?
HS code 100630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed. This HS code covers the most widely traded form of rice globally: semi-milled or wholly milled rice, often referred to as white rice. This category includes rice that has had its husk, bran layer, and germ removed, and may also be polished or glazed for aesthetic appeal. It is a staple food for billions and a critical commodity in international trade. Major exporters are predominantly Asian countries with vast rice cultivation and advanced milling industries, such as India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan. Importers are diverse, ranging from food-deficit nations and countries with high per capita rice consumption to those using rice in processed food products. Key considerations in this trade include grain length (long, medium, short), variety (e.g., Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio), broken rice percentage, moisture content, and the absence of foreign matter. Global supply and demand, government policies, and geopolitical factors heavily influence its pricing and trade flows.
What products fall under HS code 100630?
Long-grain white rice, Medium-grain white rice, Short-grain white rice, Basmati white rice, Jasmine white rice, Arborio white rice, Sushi rice, Parboiled rice
What are common misclassifications for HS code 100630?
This code is distinct from 100620 (Husked brown rice) due to the removal of the bran layer, and from 100640 (Broken rice) which specifically covers fragments. Misclassification can occur if the percentage of broken grains is high, blurring the line with 100640.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 100630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 100630 in UN Comtrade data were India ($11.6B, 42% of world exports), Thailand ($4.1B) and Vietnam (about $2.9B). World exports came to about $27.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 100630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 100630 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($1.7B, 6.0% of world imports), the Philippines ($1.6B) and the United States ($1.6B). World imports came to about $27.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 100630 structured?
HS code 100630 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (10) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 100630?
Brazil splits HS code 100630 into 4 NCM codes: 1006.30.11 (Parboiled milled rice, polished or glazed), 1006.30.19 (Parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazed), 1006.30.21 (Non-parboiled milled rice, polished or glazed), 1006.30.29 (Non-parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazed). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.