1006.20.40 - Other

This HTS category, 1006.20.40, specifically addresses husked (brown) rice that is not of the Basmati variety. Brown rice, by definition, has undergone milling to remove only the outermost hull, retaining the bran and germ layers. This differentiates it from fully milled white rice.

Unlike its sibling category 1006.20.20, which is exclusively for Basmati rice, this classification encompasses all other types of husked rice. The primary distinction lies in the varietal characteristics of the rice grain, such as aroma, texture when cooked, and originating region, which are key determinants for Basmati classification.

Within this category, further subdivisions are necessary to distinguish between different grain lengths. The subcategories address long grain rice (which is implied as the default if not otherwise specified at this level), medium grain rice (1006.20.40.40), short grain rice (1006.20.40.60), and mixtures thereof (1006.20.40.80). This granular classification allows for precise tracking and tariff application based on the physical dimensions of the rice kernel.