Tax & Finance

#32026R0527Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/527 fixing the import duties applicable to certain types of husked rice from 6 March 2026

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🇬🇧 English

This regulation sets the import duty for husked rice under CN code 1006 20 (excluding basmati varieties listed in Delegated Regulation 2023/2835) at EUR 30 per tonne, effective from 6 March 2026. It is based on an EU-US agreement on duty calculation for husked rice and adjusts the previous rate following the issuance of import licences for 144,070 tonnes between 1 September 2025 and 28 February 2026. The regulation repeals the prior Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1804 and enters into force immediately upon publication.

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Key Changes

  • Import duty for non-basmati husked rice (CN 1006 20) fixed at EUR 30 per tonne effective 6 March 2026
  • Adjustment based on 144,070 tonnes of import licences issued from 1 Sep 2025 to 28 Feb 2026
  • Repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1804

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Apply an import duty of EUR 30 per tonne to husked rice imports falling within CN code 1006 20, excluding basmati varieties listed in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2835

EU Member State customs authorities, importers of husked rice
operational
high

Enforce the new import duty rate from 6 March 2026 onwards

EU Member State customs authorities
operational
high

Cease application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1804 and implement the repealed regulation's replacement

EU Member State customs authorities
operational
high

Verify that husked rice imports are not basmati varieties listed in Article 2(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2835 before applying the EUR 30 per tonne duty

EU Member State customs authorities, importers of husked rice
operational
medium

Classify imported husked rice under the correct CN code 1006 20 to determine duty applicability

Importers of husked rice, customs brokers, customs authorities
operational

Affected Parties

Importers of husked rice into the EURice traders and wholesalers+2 more…

Tags

import duties,husked rice,EU customs