Rice

Rice is an important agricultural product in international trade, referring to paddy rice products after hulling, milling, and other processing. It is mainly classified into long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain rice, and by processing degree into brown rice, white rice, parboiled rice, etc. In foreign trade, rice is usually classified under HS code 1006, with different varieties and processing methods corresponding to different codes. Usage scenarios include bulk agricultural imports, raw material procurement for food processing, aid supplies, etc. Notes: specifications must be clarified (such as broken rice rate, moisture, impurities), packaging (such as 25kg/50kg woven bags or ton bags), origin (such as Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan), price terms (FOB, CIF, etc.), and inspection standards (such as ISO, SGS). Differences from other terms: rice differs from paddy, which is the original grain without hulling; it also differs from glutinous rice, which has high stickiness and is a special variety. Foreign trade contracts must specify the exact variety and grade to avoid disputes caused by quality differences.