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.

Non-Basmati Rice for export from India — sourced in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Tamil Nadu

Agri Commodities

Non-Basmati Rice Exporter from India

Non-basmati rice exporter from India — Sona Masoori, Ponni and IR 64

Product at a Glance

Category: Agri Commodities
Botanical / Scientific Name: Oryza sativa
Country of Origin: India
Growing Region: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Tamil Nadu
HS Code: 10063090
Supply Format: Retail and bulk export formats
Packaging Options: Retail woven / BOPP bag, Bulk PP bag (25 kg / 50 kg), Jute bag (on request) — subject to availability
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination)

Pack Sizes

Retail pack (1 / 5 / 10 kg)25 kg / 50 kg PP bagContainer load

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Origin & Authenticity

Why Buy From India?

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.

Sourcing & Quality Process

Source

Verify

Quality Coordination

Pack

Export

From Andhra Pradesh to your destination port — every order moves through supplier verification, quality coordination and export packing before dispatch.

Product Range

Available Forms

Sona Masoori Rice
Ponni Rice
IR 64 Rice (Raw / Parboiled)
Swarna Parboiled Rice
Broken Rice (subject to availability)

Sona Masoori Rice

Ponni Rice

IR 64 Rice

Where It’s Used

Buyer Applications

Wholesale distribution
Ethnic food retail
Food service
Food processing

Procurement Reference

Available Specifications

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)
Note	Typical industry range — confirmed against the specific lot and buyer requirement before shipment, not a guaranteed specification.
Packaging	Retail woven / BOPP bag, Bulk PP bag (25 kg / 50 kg), Jute bag (on request)
Shelf Life	Up to 12 months in dry, ventilated storage (typical)
Storage Conditions	Store in a clean, dry, ventilated warehouse away from moisture, pests and strong odours.
Bulk Supply	Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
Private Label	Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
Certifications & Compliance	Subject to Government of India export policy for non-basmati rice at time of shipment. Destination-market food safety and phytosanitary requirements are reviewed per order. See our registration certificates →
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Commercial Notes

What Buyers Usually Need to Confirm

Lead Time

Confirmed after checking current supplier availability, packing format and destination requirements.

Availability

Seasonality, crop position and lot availability can affect what grade or form is practical at quotation stage.

Samples

Available case by case for buyer evaluation; courier cost, sample size and destination restrictions are confirmed before dispatch.

Shipping Terms

FOB India, CFR and CIF can be discussed depending on product, shipment size, destination port and buyer preference.

Shipment Size

Spice orders may move as bulk cartons, LCL or FCL depending on quantity; rice and coco peat are normally reviewed as container-oriented shipments.

Export Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are prepared per shipment; COA, phytosanitary certificate or other documents are reviewed against the product and destination.

These notes are product-specific commercial checkpoints, not fixed promises. Final pricing, lead time, documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the actual lot, supplier, packing and destination before order acceptance.

Importer Quote Pack

Procurement Data Buyers Need Before Quote Approval

These are the operational fields an overseas importer, customs broker or freight forwarder normally needs before moving from interest to quote comparison. Values marked as confirmed are tied to the actual lot, pack format and destination, not generic website promises.

Packing & Container Planning

Pack Sizes: Retail pack (1 / 5 / 10 kg), 25 kg / 50 kg PP bag, Container load
Export Packaging: Retail woven / BOPP bag, Bulk PP bag (25 kg / 50 kg), Jute bag (on request) — final material, liner and marking confirmed before quote.
Palletization: Palletization/container stuffing plan is confirmed against format, compression, bag size, container type and destination constraints.
Container Planning: Available on request
Net / Gross Weight: Confirmed in the quotation and packing list after final pack size and carton/bag specification are agreed.

Testing & COA Parameters

Primary Parameters: Moisture, broken percentage, grain length, foreign matter, damaged/discoloured grains and sortex status.
Risk Parameters: Phytosanitary and destination import-policy requirements checked before order acceptance.
Lot-Level COA: Reviewed per shipment when required by buyer, product risk and destination market.
Pesticide / Microbiology / Heavy Metals: Coordinated with supplier or third-party lab when the buyer or destination requires these tests.

Document Matrix

Standard Shipment Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Quality / COA: COA or third-party test report reviewed when required by buyer, product risk or destination market.
Destination-Specific Documents: Phytosanitary, fumigation, halal, health certificate or other documents are confirmed only where applicable.
Rice Export Policy: Order acceptance is subject to the Government of India's prevailing export policy and destination phytosanitary requirements.

Traceability & Lot Evidence

Origin Basis: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Tamil Nadu; final lot origin, processor/packer and crop/season context are confirmed at enquiry stage where available.
Lot Evidence: Lot number, packing date, milling date where relevant, and supplier documentation are reviewed before dispatch when applicable.
Pre-Payment Proof: Specification, packaging, Incoterm, supplier feasibility and document checklist are aligned before payment commitment.
Pre-Dispatch Proof: Packing list, invoice details, shipment documents and real operational evidence are shared according to buyer requirement and availability.

MOQ & Order Structure

Indicative Starting MOQ: 1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination)
Bulk / Wholesale: Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
Private Label: Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
Samples / Trial: Samples and small trial quantities are reviewed case by case; courier movement and destination restrictions must be confirmed first.

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Decision Speed

Fast Buyer Decision Checklist

Share these in your enquiry to reduce back-and-forth and get a usable quotation faster.

1) Product form and grade needed (for example whole vs powder, or target specification row)
2) Quantity and packaging format (retail pouch, bulk bag, carton, or container planning)
3) Destination country and discharge port, with preferred Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF)
4) Any compliance requirements (testing, labelling, documentation) to validate before shipment

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Grade Reference

Grades We Supply

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.

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.
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.

Buyer Questions

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.

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