Cereals; rice, broken

HS code 100640 covers broken rice, a byproduct of the rice milling process. Rice is a staple food crop grown worldwide and is a crucial component of the global agricultural economy. Broken rice, while not suitable for direct human consumption, has a variety of industrial and agricultural applications, making it an important commodity in international trade.

Broken rice is produced during the milling and polishing of whole grain rice. After harvesting, the rice undergoes a series of steps, including drying, hulling, and polishing, to remove the outer husk and bran layers. During this process, a portion of the rice grains can become fragmented or broken, resulting in broken rice as a byproduct.

The primary input for the production of broken rice is, of course, whole grain rice. Rice cultivation requires fertile agricultural land, adequate water resources, and suitable climate conditions. Additionally, rice milling operations require specialized machinery and equipment, such as hullers, polishers, and sorting/grading systems.

Broken rice has a variety of applications. It is commonly used as an ingredient in animal feed, as a raw material for the production of 190410 Cereal grains otherwise workedsuch as rice flour, and in the manufacture of 190420 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products. Broken rice may also be consumed directly as a food item, particularly in certain regional cuisines.