Product classification

HS code for Rough rice: 1006.10

Cereals, rice in the husk (paddy or rough).

Classification of rough rice under HS 1006.10

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.

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  • 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
Also under 1006.10
  • IRRI (International Rice Research Institute) varieties of paddy
  • various local farmer-produced paddy rice

Codes often confused with 1006.10

Common mistake. 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.

1006.20Cereals; husked (brown) rice1006.30Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed10.06Rice1212.99Vegetable products; fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground

Top exporters and importers of HS 100610 (the code used for rough rice), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100610 (the code used for rough rice) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nepal, with about 16% of world imports. Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its imports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 100610, not only rough rice.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $303M
  2. 2 India $203M
  3. 3 Brazil $191M

Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Nepal* ~$154M
  2. 2 Philippines $118M
  3. 3 Venezuela* ~$78M

Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its imports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $992M 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 rough rice

Brazil splits HS 1006.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about rough rice

What is the HS code for Rough rice?

The HS code for Rough rice is 100610 (Cereals; rice in the husk (paddy or rough)). The HS code for rough rice (rice in the husk or paddy rice) is 1006.10.

How do I classify Rough rice for customs?

Rough rice is classified under HS code 100610 — Cereals; rice in the husk (paddy or rough). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of rough rice (HS 100610)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100610 (the code used for rough rice) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($303M, 26% of world exports), India ($203M) and Brazil ($191M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cambodia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

Which countries are the top importers of rough rice (HS 100610)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 100610 (the code used for rough rice) in UN Comtrade data were Nepal (about $154M, 16% of world imports), the Philippines ($118M) and Venezuela (about $78M). World imports came to about $992M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 99% of its imports here ($1.4B, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

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

The base HS code 100610 for Rough 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 rough rice in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 100610 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for rough rice depends on the product's details: 1006.10.10 (Paddy rice for sowing), 1006.10.91 (Paddy rice, parboiled), 1006.10.92 (Paddy rice, not parboiled).