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Thai Jasmine Rice Import Calculator (USA)
25 kg Hom Mali sacks at an example $30 each. The 1.4¢/kg specific duty is turned into a percentage at that price, then the +12.5% Thailand duty is added.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 1006.30.90.57
- MFN / general rate
- 1.4¢/kg (≈ 1.17%)
- Preferential rate
- None — no trade-agreement preference for this origin
- Import VAT / GST
- 0%None at the border — the US has no federal import VAT; state or local sales/use tax applies when you resell.
- Additional duties
- AppliesSection 301 country duty, Thailand (HTSUS 9903.05.77) (+12.5%) — 1006.30.90 is not on the note 52(b) or 52(c) exemption lists.
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 1.17% |
| Section 301 country duty, Thailand (HTSUS 9903.05.77) | +12.5% |
| Customs duty | 13.67% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (0%) | +0% |
| Duty + import tax | 13.67% |
Specific duty converted to an ad-valorem equivalent at the preset price and weight: 1.4¢/kg × 25 kg = $0.35 ÷ $30.00 = 1.17%. A different unit price changes this percentage.
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on FOB value (international freight excluded). The calculator below applies the duty % to goods + freight, so it errs on the high side.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
- USITC HTSUS: MFN duty; stat suffix 57 = Jasmine
- USITC HTSUS ch. 99 (Rev. 20, 2026): note 52 (scope, exemptions)
- USITC HTSUS: heading 9903.05.77
- Global Trade Alert: Section 122 surcharge lapsed 24 Jul 2026, replaced by Section 301 country duties (secondary)
- Holland & Knight: Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, 20 Feb 2026 (secondary)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 1 USD (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | $30,000.00 | $15,829.18 | $45,829.18 | $45.83 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | $40,200.24 | $5,628.94 | $45,829.18 | $45.83 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | $45,829.18 | $0.00 | $45,829.18 | $45.83 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Jasmine rice is one of the Thai foods with no exemption from the Section 301 country duties that replaced the Section 122 surcharge on 24 July 2026. Heading 9903.05.77 adds 12.5% of the customs value on top of the normal column-1 rate, and there is no US–Thailand trade agreement to lower either part.
The base rate is specific, 1.4¢ per kilogram, so its share of the total depends on price. On a 25 kg sack valued at $30 it is $0.35, or 1.17%. Cheaper rice makes that slice larger and premium new-crop rice makes it smaller; the 12.5% part moves with value either way. Most importers ship full containers by sea, so freight per sack is the input to replace first.
Selling into the UK as well? The Thai jasmine rice UK lane works differently: a flat £121 per tonne, with a Thailand quota at 0%.
FAQ
What is the US import duty on Thai jasmine rice in 2026?
1.4¢/kg under HTSUS 1006.30.90 (statistical suffix 57 is jasmine) plus 12.5% ad valorem under heading 9903.05.77 for Thai goods. On a $30, 25 kg sack that is about 13.67% of customs value (checked 2026-10-01).
Is the old reciprocal (IEEPA) tariff still charged?
No. The Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs on 20 February 2026, and the Section 122 surcharge that followed lapsed on 24 July 2026. The 12.5% now comes from Section 301 heading 9903.05.77.
Why does the duty percentage change when I edit the price?
Because 1.4¢/kg is charged per kilogram, not per dollar. The calculator's duty field is a percentage, so if your price differs from $30 per 25 kg, recompute it as (0.014 × kg ÷ price × 100) + 12.5.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Thai Jasmine Rice Import Calculator (USA)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.