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U.S. imports of milled rice (semi-milled or wholly milled, not broken) (SITC 04231) totaled $111.2M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Milled Rice (Semi-Milled or Wholly Milled, Not Broken) paid $12.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $108.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSemi-milled and wholly milled rice — including polished, glazed, parboiled, and converted varieties — represents the consumer-ready or near-consumer-ready segment of the rice trade, and the exclusion of broken kernels is the key physical criterion separating this heading from broken rice. Parboiled and converted rice undergo hydrothermal pre-treatment that gelatinizes the starch, altering cooking characteristics and nutritional retention, which affects both end-use market positioning and quality specifications in purchase contracts. US imports are subject to tariff-rate quota administration, and FDA prior-notice filing along with phytosanitary documentation is required at the port of entry.
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No — glazed, polished, parboiled, and converted rice all fall within this heading provided the kernels are not broken. The processing method affects quality grade and commercial value but does not change the SITC classification, though buyers should verify that the degree of milling meets the importing country's grade standards.
Both terms describe rice that has been soaked, steamed, and dried before milling, which drives nutrients into the grain and produces a firmer, less sticky cooked product. 'Converted' is largely a US commercial trade name for parboiled rice. Purchase contracts should specify the degree of parboiling and whiteness index to avoid disputes at inspection.
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