Rice — HTS 1006
Rice
Chapter 10 › Heading 1006
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1006 is the four-digit category for rice. It groups rice products that are classified by their condition and degree of processing, such as rice still in the husk (paddy or rough rice), husked rice (brown rice), milled rice, and broken rice. The heading covers the product category broadly; it does not by itself identify the final import code or duty treatment.
To reach the correct eight-digit U.S. HTS code, narrow the product by its physical form and processing: whether the husk has been removed, whether the rice is milled or polished, whether it is broken, and any other distinctions shown in the current HTS text. Review the full eight-digit description and applicable legal notes, and confirm that the product’s condition at import matches the wording. Borderline classifications may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Confirm whether the product is rough rice, husked brown rice, milled or polished rice, or broken rice.
- Check the percentage or definition of broken grains when the HTS description makes that distinction relevant.
- Use the product specification, processing records, packaging, and commercial invoice to verify the rice’s condition at import.
- Read all indented subheadings, statistical suffixes, and chapter or heading notes before selecting the eight-digit code.
- Check current official HTS data and obtain broker or CBP guidance when the product is blended, specially processed, or difficult to describe.
HTS heading 1006 summary
Rice is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1006.20 | Husked (brown) rice |
| 1006.30 | Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006.10.00.00 👉 | Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 1.8¢/kg | Free | 2.8¢/kg |
| 1006.40.00.00 👉 | Broken rice | 0.44¢/kg | Free | 1.4¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1006?
Rice. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.