Rice HS codes and export documents.
The form in which rice crosses the border helps determine its customs code. Start with the grain and processing description on the purchase order.
Reconcile the documents before loading
Compare the commercial invoice and packing list by lot, bag count, units per outer, and net and gross weight. Ask the carrier to match the consignee and notify-party details on the draft transport document. Resolve any difference before approving the originals.
Confirm plant health and origin requirements
Give the importer the product description and intended use. Ask which origin evidence, import permit or phytosanitary certificate is required for that market and shipment. Agree who obtains each document and what information the exporter must supply.
Six-digit HS codes for rice
| HS code | Rice form | What distinguishes it |
|---|---|---|
| 100610 | Paddy or rough rice | Grain still in the husk |
| 100620 | Brown rice | Husk removed |
| 100630 | Semi-milled or wholly milled rice | Includes polished or glazed milled rice |
| 100640 | Broken rice | Broken rice as the traded product |
A maximum broken percentage in a milled-rice contract is a quality tolerance. Give your broker the whole product description before selecting a code. The destination tariff may add national digits.
United Nations HS classification for rice