Milled rice from India
India exported $10.97 billion of milled rice (HS 1006.30) in FY2025-26, down 7.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 21.2% US import duty, against 48.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 21.2%China 48.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $10.97BDown 7.6% on last year
- HS code
- 1006.30Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006.30.10 | Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Parboiled | 11.2% | 21.2% | 48.7% |
| 1006.30.90 | Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: Other | 1.4¢/kg | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of milled rice
India's exports to all countries under HS 1006.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1006.30 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free for most lines, with restrictions on some. 100630: free.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on milled rice from India?
21.2% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 1006.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 48.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
1006.30, under heading 1006 (Rice). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export milled rice?
Yes. India exported $10.97 billion under HS 1006.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.