Raw (White) or Parboiled
Each variety can be supplied raw (unparboiled, white milled) or parboiled (steamed prior to milling); Swarna is our core parboiled line, and parboiling on the other varieties is confirmed per order.
Product Export Guide
Indian Non-Basmati Rice Export Guide
A buyer's overview of Indian non-basmati rice: varieties, forms, packing, export-policy checks, HS code, MOQ and destination requirements.
What We Supply
Non-basmati rice sourced from South India's principal paddy-growing belts, supplied as raw, steamed and parboiled milled rice for international importers, ethnic-food distributors and wholesale buyers. Variety, grain length, broken percentage and moisture are confirmed with the supplying mill at the enquiry stage. Shipments are subject to the Government of India's prevailing export policy for non-basmati rice at the time of dispatch, which is confirmed before order acceptance.
Decide These First
- Variety and form: say which rice you want and how it is milled or parboiled.
- Export policy: India's rules for non-basmati rice have changed over time, so we confirm the position at the time of shipment.
- Packing: bag size and material depend on the destination and channel.
- Destination: food safety and phytosanitary requirements are reviewed per order.
ShankuChakra is a merchant exporter: we coordinate sourcing, specification and export documents with qualified suppliers, and we do not yet have an existing customer base to cite.
Non-Basmati Rice at a Glance
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Forms | Sona Masoori Rice; Ponni Rice; IR 64 Rice (Raw / Parboiled); Swarna Parboiled Rice; Broken Rice (subject to availability) |
| Packaging | Retail woven / BOPP bag; Bulk PP bag (25 kg / 50 kg); Jute bag (on request) |
| HS code | 10063090 |
| MOQ | 1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination) |
| Moisture | ≤ 14% (typical range) |
| Broken Grains | ≤ 5% (typical range, grade-dependent) |
| Average Grain Length | Variety-dependent — confirmed per lot |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% (typical range) |
| Damaged / Discoloured Grains | ≤ 1% (typical range) |
Figures are typical ranges, confirmed against the specific lot before shipment and not guaranteed. Download the spec sheet (PDF).
Grades and Varieties
Grading applies across all four varieties we supply (Sona Masoori, Ponni, IR 64, Swarna) along three independent dimensions — milling treatment, broken-grain tier and cleaning level — confirmed per order.
5% Broken
Premium tier with lower broken-grain content, confirmed per lot.
25% Broken
Standard/economy tier with a higher broken-grain allowance, confirmed per lot.
Sortex-Cleaned
Machine colour-sorted for reduced discoloured grains and foreign matter — available as an upgrade over standard cleaning.
Guides for Non-Basmati Rice Buyers
Buyer's Guide
Non-Basmati Rice from India: Varieties, Processing and What to Check
What buyers should check when sourcing non-basmati rice from India — raw vs. parboiled, Sona Masoori vs. Ponni vs. IR 64, quality parameters, and export policy.
Compliance Reference
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Nepal: Import Requirements for Rice and Spices
A general orientation to importing rice and spices into Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal — India's nearest major markets, each with its own import rules.
Compliance Reference
Importing Spices and Agri Products into Australia: Biosecurity Basics
A general orientation to Australia's biosecurity import conditions for spices, rice and coco peat — why BICON matters and treatment may be required.
Exporting Non-Basmati Rice to Specific Markets
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HS code for non-basmati rice?
- Non-basmati rice is classified under HS code 1006.30.90. Confirm the exact code with your customs broker for your specific variety and processing method.
- What is the difference between Sona Masoori, Ponni and IR 64 rice?
- Sona Masoori is a medium-grain, low-starch rice grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Ponni is a short-to-medium grain from Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta, valued for idli and dosa. IR 64 is a high-yield, long-slender grain traded globally in both raw and parboiled form, common for bulk wholesale buyers.
- Are non-basmati rice exports from India subject to government policy?
- Yes — non-basmati rice exports are subject to the Government of India's prevailing export policy at the time of shipment, which is confirmed before order acceptance. Treat any rice quote as provisional until the supplier confirms it against current policy.
- What quality parameters should a non-basmati rice specification include?
- Moisture at or below 14%, broken grains at or below 5% (grade-dependent), foreign matter at or below 0.5%, and damaged or discoloured grains at or below 1%. Broken grain percentage is worth checking closely, since rice is sold at different price points by broken share.
Requirements vary by product and destination and change over time. This page is orientation, not legal or customs advice, so confirm with your customs broker.
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