HS Code for Rough rice

Rough rice, commonly referred to as paddy rice, is classified under HS code 1006.10. Chapter 10 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to cereals, and heading 1006 is specifically for rice. The classification of rice is determined by the degree of processing it has undergone. Rough rice is the most basic form of harvested rice, where the grain is still enclosed in its hard, protective, and inedible fibrous husk (the glumes). This husk must be removed through a milling process before the rice can be consumed. The HS code 1006.10 is reserved exclusively for rice in this 'in the husk' state. This includes rice intended for human consumption after further processing, as well as rice intended for use as seed for sowing. The botanical variety (such as Indica or Japonica) does not change the four-digit heading, but the physical state of the husk is the primary determinant for the 1006.10 subheading.

Products Included

• Paddy rice (unhusked)
• Rough rice for sowing (seed rice)
• Long grain rough rice
• Medium and short grain rough rice
• Organic rough rice in the husk
• Moisture-adjusted paddy rice for storage

Common Misclassification

Rough rice is often confused with husked (brown) rice, which is classified under HS code 1006.20. The difference is that 1006.20 rice has had the outer husk removed but still retains the bran layer. Another common error is classifying it under 1006.30, which is for semi-milled or wholly milled (white) rice. Importers must ensure that the husk is fully intact to qualify for 1006.10. Additionally, wild rice (Zizania aquatica) is not classified in heading 1006 at all; it is classified under HS code 1212.99 as 'other' vegetable products.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rough rice?

The HS code for rough rice (rice in the husk or paddy rice) is 1006.10.

Is seed rice for planting classified differently?

In many national tariffs, rice for sowing is a specific breakdown under 1006.10, but at the international 6-digit level, it remains within 1006.10.