Product classification

HS code for Milled rice: 1006.30

Cereals, rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

Classification of milled rice under HS 1006.30

Milled rice falls under HS code 1006.30. This classification is part of Chapter 10 of the Harmonized System, which is dedicated to cereals. Heading 1006 is reserved exclusively for rice. The classification of rice is tiered based on the level of processing the grain has undergone. Milled rice (1006.30) refers to rice that has had the husk, the germ, and all or part of the layers of the bran removed. This includes both semi-milled rice, where some bran remains, and wholly milled rice, where the grain is completely white. The code also covers rice that has been polished or glazed with substances like glucose or talc to improve its appearance or shelf life. The transition from 1006.20 (husked or brown rice) to 1006.30 occurs once the milling process removes the pericarp. This classification is critical for international trade as many countries apply different tariff rates to brown rice versus fully processed white rice to protect local milling industries. The grain must remain whole or semi-whole to stay in this category; if the grain is broken into small pieces, it may be reclassified.

Covers
  • Wholly milled white rice
  • Semi-milled rice
  • Polished or glazed rice
  • Parboiled milled rice
Also under 1006.30
  • 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. Milled rice is frequently confused with HS code 1006.20 (husked/brown rice) and 1006.40 (broken rice). The distinction for 1006.20 is that the bran layer is still present. For 1006.40, the rice must consist of fragments smaller than three-quarters of the average length of the whole kernel. Additionally, rice flour is classified under 1102.90, not 1006.30.

1006.20Cereals; husked (brown) rice1006.40Cereals; rice, broken1102.90Cereal flours; other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn)

Top exporters and importers of HS 100630 (the code used for milled rice), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100630 (the code used for milled rice) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 100630, not only milled rice.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $11.6B
  2. 2 Thailand $4.1B
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$2.9B

World total: $27.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $1.7B
  2. 2 Philippines $1.6B
  3. 3 United States $1.6B

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 milled rice

Brazil splits HS 1006.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 1006.30.11Parboiled milled rice, polished or glazed
  • 1006.30.19Parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazed
  • 1006.30.21Non-parboiled milled rice, polished or glazed
  • 1006.30.29Non-parboiled milled rice, not polished or glazed

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about milled rice

What is the HS code for Milled rice?

The HS code for Milled rice is 100630 (Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed). The HS code for semi-milled or wholly milled rice is 1006.30.

How do I classify Milled rice for customs?

Milled rice is classified under HS code 100630 — Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does 1006.30 include basmati or jasmine rice?

Yes, as long as the basmati or jasmine rice has been milled (white rice), it falls under 1006.30, though specific countries may have 8-digit sub-variants for these types.

Which countries are the top exporters of milled rice (HS 100630)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100630 (the code used for milled rice) 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 milled rice (HS 100630)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 100630 (the code used for milled rice) 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.

Is the HS code for Milled rice the same in all countries?

The base HS code 100630 for Milled 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 milled rice in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 100630 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for milled rice depends on the product's details: 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).