Product classification
HS code for White rice: 1006.30
Cereals, rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Classification of white rice under HS 1006.30
White rice is classified under HS code 100630. It is situated in Chapter 10, which covers cereals. Heading 1006 is specifically for rice. The subheading 100630 refers to semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed. This is what is commonly known as white rice. The classification process for rice depends on the degree of processing the grain has undergone. White rice has had the husk (paddy) removed and the bran layer and germ stripped away through milling. This distinguishes it from brown rice or paddy rice. The inclusion of "polished or glazed" in the description ensures that rice treated with glucose or talc to improve its appearance remains within this classification. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes the staple food product from industrial rice or rice intended for further agricultural processing.
- Covers
- Wholly milled long-grain white rice
- Semi-milled medium-grain rice
- Polished or glazed short-grain white rice
- Milled Jasmine rice
- Milled Basmati rice
- Parboiled white rice (if wholly milled)
- 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. White rice is often confused with HS code 100620, which is for husked (brown) rice that still retains its bran layer. It is also frequently misidentified as 100640, which is reserved for broken rice (grains that are less than three-quarters of the length of a whole grain). Additionally, if the rice has been further prepared, such as being pre-cooked or flavored (e.g., instant rice), it moves out of Chapter 10 and into HS code 190490. Wild rice, which is a different botanical species, is classified under 100890.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100630 (the code used for white rice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100630 (the code used for white 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 white rice.
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 white 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 white rice
What is the HS code for White rice?
The HS code for White 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 white rice is 100630.
How do I classify White rice for customs?
White 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.
Is Basmati rice classified differently?
While Basmati is a specific variety, if it is fully milled (white), it is classified under 100630, though some countries use specific 8-digit or 10-digit codes for statistical tracking of Basmati.
Which countries are the top exporters of white rice (HS 100630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100630 (the code used for white 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 white rice (HS 100630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100630 (the code used for white 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 White rice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100630 for White 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 white rice in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 100630 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for white 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).