Product classification
HS code for Husked rice: 1006.20
Cereals, husked (brown) rice.
Classification of husked rice under HS 1006.20
Husked rice, commonly referred to as brown rice or cargo rice, is classified under HS code 1006.20. This classification applies to rice from which only the outer husk (glume) has been removed. The grain remains enclosed in the pericarp (the bran layer), which gives it its characteristic brown color and nutritional profile. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 10 covers cereals, and heading 1006 is dedicated specifically to rice. The subheadings within 1006 are organized based on the degree of processing. Since husked rice has undergone more processing than paddy rice (1006.10) but less than semi-milled or wholly milled rice (1006.30), it is strictly categorized under 1006.20. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes between raw agricultural products and those intended for direct consumption or further milling.
- Covers
- Brown rice (long, medium, or short grain)
- Cargo rice
- Loonzain rice
- Husked parboiled rice
- Organic husked brown rice
- Also under 1006.20
- Lundberg Family Farms Organic Brown Rice
- Tilda Basmati Brown Rice
- Uncle Ben's Brown Rice
- Nishiki Brown Rice
Codes often confused with 1006.20
Common mistake. Husked rice is often confused with HS code 1006.10 (Rice in the husk or paddy rice). The distinction lies in the removal of the husk; if the husk is present, it is 1006.10. It is also frequently misclassified under 1006.30, which applies to white rice (milled rice). If the bran layer has been even partially removed through polishing, the product must move from 1006.20 to 1006.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100620 (the code used for husked rice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100620 (the code used for husked rice) in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Niger, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 100620, not only husked rice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $167M 13% of world exports
- 2 Uruguay $157M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $138M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Niger $277M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $264M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $214M 10% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 husked rice
Brazil splits HS 1006.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1006.20.10Husked (brown) rice, parboiled
- 1006.20.20Husked (brown) rice, not parboiled
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about husked rice
What is the HS code for Husked rice?
The HS code for Husked rice is 100620 (Cereals; husked (brown) rice). The HS code for husked (brown) rice is 1006.20.
How do I classify Husked rice for customs?
Husked rice is classified under HS code 100620 — Cereals; husked (brown) rice. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is parboiled brown rice classified differently?
No, parboiled rice that has only had its husk removed is still classified under 1006.20, as the parboiling process does not change the classification based on the degree of milling.
Which countries are the top exporters of husked rice (HS 100620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100620 (the code used for husked rice) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($167M, 13% of world exports), Uruguay ($157M) and China ($138M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 husked rice (HS 100620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100620 (the code used for husked rice) in UN Comtrade data were Niger ($277M, 13% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($264M) and South Korea ($214M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Husked rice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100620 for Husked rice is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for husked rice in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 100620 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for husked rice depends on the product's details: 1006.20.10 (Husked (brown) rice, parboiled), 1006.20.20 (Husked (brown) rice, not parboiled).