Pakistani Rice for US and Canadian Importers

What US duty does rice from Pakistan pay?

Milled rice enters under HTS 1006.30. Most of what we ship, IRRI-6 long grain and 1121 extra long, falls under 1006.30.90 (basmati is statistical suffix .59, other long grain .61), which carries a specific duty of 1.4 cents per kilogram. Parboiled rice, 1006.30.10, is 11.2%.

Since 24 July 2026, products of Pakistan also carry a 10% Section 301 duty (HTS 9903.05.62), added on top of the normal rate. Ask your customs broker to confirm whether any exemption applies to your entry.

What FDA rules apply to the shipment?

• Food Facility Registration. The mill and packing facility must hold a current FDA registration. Registrations are renewed every two years between 1 October and 31 December; FDA treats any facility that has not renewed by 31 December 2026 as expired. Ask any supplier for its registration before you contract.
• Prior Notice. For rice arriving by sea, Prior Notice of Imported Food must reach FDA no less than 8 hours before the vessel arrives at the US port.
• FSVP. Under the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, the US importer (the US owner or consignee) carries out risk-based verification of the foreign supplier. We supply the specifications, inspection reports and certificates that verification needs.
• Import alerts. On 2 November 2026 no FDA import alert named rice from Pakistan in its title. General alerts on pesticides, heavy metals and mycotoxins can apply to any food, which is why we ship with independent SGS inspection.

Canada

Milled rice (1006.30) enters Canada free of duty under both the MFN and GPT columns. The Canadian importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians licence from CFIA to import food.

What we supply to North America

Rice only: IRRI-6 (5%, 10% and 25% broken, Sindh-origin) and 1121 Extra Long, milled at Bin Qasim, Karachi, in 25 kg or 50 kg bags, shipped from Port Qasim on confirmed, irrevocable letters of credit with SGS inspection. We do not offer our halal chilled beef to the United States or Canada: Pakistan is not on the USDA FSIS list of countries eligible to export meat to the US, nor on CFIA’s list of countries eligible to export meat to Canada.

Questions buyers ask

What is the US import duty on Pakistani rice?

Milled rice under HTS 1006.30.90, including basmati and other long grain, pays 1.4 cents per kg; parboiled rice (1006.30.10) pays 11.2%. Since 24 July 2026, products of Pakistan also carry a 10% Section 301 duty. Checked 2 November 2026.

Does Prelude ship halal beef to the US?

No. Pakistan is not on the USDA FSIS list of countries eligible to export meat to the United States, so Prelude supplies rice only to US buyers.

What FDA filings does a rice shipment need?

A registered food facility, Prior Notice submitted at least 8 hours before arrival by sea, and the US importer’s own FSVP verification of the supplier.

Is rice from Pakistan on an FDA import alert?

On 2 November 2026 no FDA import alert named rice from Pakistan in its title. General alerts on pesticides, heavy metals and mycotoxins can cover any food, so independent inspection before loading is the safeguard.

Can I import Pakistani rice into Canada duty free?

Yes. Milled rice under 1006.30 is free under the MFN and GPT rates. The importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians licence from CFIA.