Rice

HS v2022 Code: 1006

About rice

HS code 1006 covers the classification of rice, a staple food grain that is a crucial component of the global agricultural economy. Rice is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed cereal crops worldwide, playing a vital role in food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers and consumers. This industry is of immense importance, particularly in Asia, where rice serves as a dietary staple for a significant portion of the population.

Production process

The production of rice involves several key steps. First, rice is grown in paddy fields, where the crop is submerged in water during the growing season. Farmers carefully manage water levels, apply fertilizers, and monitor for pests to ensure a healthy crop. Once the rice is harvested, it undergoes a process of drying, milling, and polishing to remove the outer husk and bran layers, leaving the edible white rice grain.

Production inputs

The rice industry requires several key inputs for production. Primary raw materials include rice seeds or seedlings, water for irrigation, and agricultural machinery such as tillers, harvesters, and driers. Fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemicals are also essential inputs to maintain soil fertility and control pests. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled labor force to carry out the various stages of rice cultivation and processing.

Production outputs

The primary output of the rice industry is the milled, polished rice grain, which is then distributed and consumed as a food staple. Rice is a key ingredient in many cuisines around the world and is often used in dishes such as 1901 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products, 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.

Family tree for rice

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/10'>10: Cereals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1006'>1006: Rice</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1001'>1001: Wheat and meslin</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1002'>1002: Rye</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1003'>1003: Barley</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1004'>1004: Oats</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1005'>1005: Maize (corn)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1007'>1007: Grain sorghum</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1008'>1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100610'>100610: Cereals; rice in the husk (paddy or rough)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100620'>100620: Cereals; husked (brown) rice</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100630'>100630: Cereals; rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100640'>100640: Cereals; rice, broken</a>"]


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