Husked rice import tariffs
- Tariffs & quotas
- Trade
Summary
From 7 March 2025, the EU import tariff for husked (brown) rice, excluding basmati rice, is €30/tonne.
EU lowers husked rice import tariff to €30/tonne
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/475 of 6 March 2025 fixing the import duties applicable to certain types of husked rice from 7 March 2025
Update
From 7 March 2025, the EU import tariff for husked (brown) rice, excluding basmati rice, is €30/tonne.
Impacted Products
Husked (brown) rice
What is changing?
The European Union (EU) has lowered the import tariff for husked rice (CN code 1006 20) from €42.50/tonne to €30/tonne. This does not apply to husked basmati rice (for specific eligible varieties of basmati), for which the import tariff is always zero.
Why?
The import tariff for husked rice (excluding basmati rice) is set in March based on imports in the first 6 months of the marketing year (September–February).
Timeline
The revised import tariff applies from 7 March 2025.
Background
The procedure for establishing import tariffs for husked rice other than basmati rice – the result of negotiations with the USA – is set out in Council Decision 2005/476/EC. Zero duty applies to certain varieties of basmati rice that are listed in Regulation 2023/2835.
Resources
2005/476/EC: Council Decision on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the United States of America relating to the method of calculation of applied duties for husked rice
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2835 as regards rules on import in the sectors of rice, cereals, sugar and hops
Sources
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/475 fixing the import duties applicable to certain types of husked rice from 7 March 2025
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EU lowers husked rice import tariff to €30/tonne
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/475 fixing the import duties applicable to certain types of husked rice from 7 March 2025
What is changing and why?
From 7 March 2025, the European Union (EU) import tariff for husked (brown) rice, excluding husked basmati rice, is €30/tonne. The tariff was previously €42.50/tonne. Husked rice import tariffs are set in March based on imports in the previous 6 months. The husked rice tariff for basmati rice (for specific eligible varieties of basmati) is zero.
Timeline
The revised import tariff applies from 7 March 2025.
Disclaimer: Under no circumstances shall COLEAD be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered that is claimed to have resulted from the use of information available on this website or any link to external sites. The use of the website is at the user’s sole risk and responsibility. This information platform was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents do not, however, reflect the views of the European Union.