Sona masoori rice|HS Code

Sona masoori rice harmonized system code

Product Overview Sona Masoori Rice, classified under the Harmonized System Code (HS Code) 1006, is a type of medium-grain rice grown primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This rice variety is characterized by its lightweight, aromatic nature, and its ability to be cooked to perfection with grains remaining separate, fluffy, and non-sticky. Under HS Code 1006, the product falls into various subcategories depending on the level of milling it undergoes - whether husked (brown), semi-milled, or wholly milled. Sona Masoori Rice has extensive commercial applications, prominently in foodservice and retail sectors, where it is used in a variety of dishes such as biryanis, fried rice, and everyday meals due to its versatile nature. Its market positioning is primarily centered on its premium quality, distinctive fragrance, nutritional value, and the unique, authentic taste it imparts to traditional dishes. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Sona Masoori Rice is classified under the full 6-digit HS Code 1006.30, denoting Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed. This specific classification is based on the product's degree of milling, a process that removes the husk, bran layer, and germ. In terms of trade considerations, the rice is commonly packaged in jute or poly woven bags for preservation and shipment, usually in quantities ranging from 5 kg to 50 kg per bag. The quality of Sona Masoori Rice is typically measured by factors such as grain length, aroma, purity, and absence of foreign materials. Compliance with international quality standards such as ISO 9001 and HACCP is often a key requirement in the global trade of this product. The specificity of this HS code classification aids in ensuring accurate customs valuation, decreasing the risk of misdeclaration, and facilitating smoother international trade operations.

Sona masoori rice Chapter Note

1.- (A) The products specified in the headings of this Chapter are to be classified in those headings only if grains are present, whether or not in the ear or on the stalk. (B) The Chapter does not cover grains which have been hulled or otherwise worked. However, rice, husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or broken remains classified in heading 10.06. Similarly, quinoa from which the pericarp has been wholly or partly removed in order to separate the saponin, but which has not undergone any other processes, remains classified in heading 10.08. 2.- Heading 10.05 does not cover sweet corn (Chapter 7). Subheading Note. 1.- The term “durum wheat” means wheat of the Triticum durum species and the hybrids derived from the inter-specific crossing of Triticum durum which have the same number (28) of chromosomes as that species