"Detention Without Physical Examination of White or Brown Basmati Rice From India"

From December 1, 1986, through May 31, 1987, 25 of 34 shipments of Basmati rice from India (73%) were detained for filth (rodent, insect, bird, extraneous materials). Of the 25 detentions, 12 were for rodent filth or rodent and insect filth, 12 were for insect filth or insect filth and extraneous materials, and 1 for insect and bird filth. The 25 detentions represented 11 different shippers.

A review of entry data indicates that filth continues to be a problem. The detention rate for FY'95 was 28% and FY'96 was 37%. Shipments were detained from 9 different firms in FY'95 and 12 different firms in FY '96.

Districts may detain, without physical examination, all shipments of white or brown basmati rice from India, except those shipments from the shippers identified in the Green List or shipments of basmati rice that are specifically destined for further processing.

Contact the Division of Field Science for questions or issues concerning science, science policy, sample collection, analysis, preparation, or analytical methodology at 301-796-6600.

All requests for removal from detention without physical examination should be address to DIOP 301-796-0356.

Basmati rice

"The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain filth (from rodents, insects, or birds, extraneous materials) [Adulteration, Section 402(a)(3)]."

OASIS Charge Code - FILTHY