HS chapter overview
Rice falls under HS Chapter 10, heading 10.06. The four subheads cover paddy (1006.10), husked (brown, 1006.20), milled (1006.30), and broken (1006.40). 1121 Basmati typically ships milled or brown.
1121 subheads
| HS Code | Description | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1006.20 | Brown 1121 (husk removed, bran intact) | EU rice mills (lower tariff at brown stage) |
| 1006.30 | Milled 1121 (general) | Most retail and foodservice destinations |
| 1006.30.27 | EU basmati line | EU/UK reduced-tariff treatment for authentic basmati |
EU basmati line
The EU recognizes seven basmati varieties under reduced-tariff treatment, including 1121. Importers using HS 1006.30.27 must accompany shipments with an authenticity certificate issued by approved Pakistani bodies. Without the certificate, the standard milled-rice tariff applies.
Country tariff snapshot
Tariffs and import permits change. Always verify current rates with your customs broker before contracting. Rough current treatment for 1121 milled rice:
- UAE: 0% (free zone), 5% (mainland) typical.
- Saudi Arabia: 0% basmati exemption with SASO/SFDA documentation.
- Iraq: variable specific duty plus VAT, COC mandatory.
- UK: 0% under basmati subhead with authenticity certificate.
- EU: 1006.30.27 reduced-tariff line.
- Iran: ISIRI registration required.
For the broader Pakistan rice HS code reference covering all varieties, see the full rice HS code reference.