Rice in the Husk (Paddy or Rough Rice)

Yes. Rice in any form is an FDA-regulated food commodity. Shipments are subject to FDA prior notice and may be detained for examination; importers should ensure the foreign establishment is in good standing with FDA's import alert system before shipping.

Paddy rice (1006100000) retains the outer husk and is classified under heading 1006.10, while husked brown rice has had the husk removed and falls under 1006.20. The distinction matters because each stage has its own TRQ allocation and duty rate; milling status must be verifiable from the supplier's processing documentation.