Import rice from India to United States
Basmati, non-basmati white, parboiled and broken rice, sourced from Indian mills and shipped to United States, with export documentation prepared for your customs and food safety authorities.
- RegionAmericas
- Main portsHouston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey
- Import notesFDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
Request a quote for United States
Tell us the grade and volume. A specialist replies within one business day.
Shipping rice to United States
FDA facility registration, prior notice and foreign supplier verification apply to food imports, alongside standard US customs entry.
We quote FOB or CIF from the Indian port that suits your grade and volume, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate your United States customs agent will ask for.
Grades we ship to United States
Tell us your target use and we will recommend a grade, or match a specification you already have.
- Ask about basmati
Basmati
Long, aromatic grain for retail, hotels and restaurants.
- Ask about white rice
Non-basmati white rice
Everyday long and medium grain for retail and catering volumes.
- Ask about parboiled
Parboiled rice
Steamed and dried before milling, popular across many import markets.
- Ask about broken rice
Broken rice
Cost-effective grain for food processing and blending.
How an order to United States moves
The same steps apply whether you order one container or a bulk vessel.
- Specification
- You share grade, broken percentage, moisture, packing and your United States destination port.
- Quote and sample
- We quote FOB or CIF and can arrange a pre-shipment sample.
- Contract
- Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
- Shipping and documents
- We arrange loading, shipping to Houston, Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, and the export paperwork United States requires.
Questions from United States buyers
What is the minimum order quantity for United States?
Minimums vary by grade and packing. Tell us your target volume and we will confirm what is possible for shipments to United States.
Can you quote FOB and CIF for United States?
Yes. FOB suits buyers who arrange their own freight into United States, and CIF suits buyers who want shipping and insurance included in the price.
Do you handle the export documents United States customs will ask for?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate, and coordinate with your local customs agent.
Is India's rice export policy stable?
India's rules on which rice categories can be exported, and at what price or duty, have changed more than once in recent years. We confirm the current position for your grade before quoting.
How quickly will I hear back?
We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Other destinations we ship rice to
Get a rice quote for United States
Sourcing is coordinated from our Bengaluru office, with shipping and documentation handled through our RAKEZ, UAE office.
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