Rice Export to USA from India – JMB Agro Foods
At JMB Agro Foods, every consignment we prepare for the US market goes through the same routine before it leaves our Taraori facility: a sample from each batch sits under our in-house lab equipment for grain length, aroma, moisture and purity checks, and the results are logged before the bags are sealed. This is not a marketing line added for this page, it is how our 250 MT/day milling unit in Karnal, Haryana has run since 1998. Buyers in the United States deal with strict food safety scrutiny, a consumer base that ranges from South Asian grocery chains to mainstream retail private labels, and long shipping lead times where a quality slip is expensive to fix once the container has sailed. Our approach is built around giving US importers, distributors and food brands full visibility into how their rice was sourced, milled, tested and packed, so there are no surprises at the port of entry.
We currently supply rice to more than 25 countries and work with over 500 buyers worldwide, and we work directly with importers and private label brands in the United States who need a supplier that documents quality at the batch level, not just at the certification level.
27 yrs
in The Rice Trade
250 MT
Milling Capacity / day
25+
Countries Served
500+
Clients Worldwide
Rice Import Compliance for USA
FDA Food Facility Registration and Prior Notice
Under the US Bioterrorism Act and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), any foreign facility that manufactures, processes or packs food for the US market must register with the FDA through a US agent and renew this registration periodically. Shipments also require Prior Notice to the FDA before the consignment arrives at a US port, covering product details, quantity, shipper and expected arrival.
Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
FSVP compliance is legally the responsibility of the US importer, not the exporter, but importers can only meet this requirement if their overseas supplier provides solid documentation. Our batch-wise lab reports, HACCP records and audit history support the buyer directly here, since FSVP verification asks for traceable evidence rather than a general quality statement.
Our Certifications
Popular Rice Varieties in the US Market
The largest share of Indian rice sold in the US moves through basmati, driven mainly by the size of the South Asian community and steady use in retail, restaurants and catering.
1509 Basmati
Shorter cooking time, cost-effective alternative to 1121 with similar aroma profile.
We also supply Non-Basmati and Pesticide Residue Free rice for buyers in USA sourcing for institutional, catering, or budget retail segments, though basmati remains the primary demand driver in this market.
Packaging and Shipping Details
Packaging
We pack rice from 500g pouches suited to US retail shelves, up to 50kg bags for foodservice distributors and food processing units. Packaging size, material and printing can be adjusted to match a buyer’s private label requirements, including bilingual labeling where the US market needs it.
Shipping and Logistics
Our standard export order size starts at 20 to 21 MT, in line with a single container load, which is the practical starting point for US importers as well.
FAQs
Q1: Is JMB Agro Foods rice compliant with FDA requirements?
Ans: Our facility follows ISO, HACCP and GMP-based processes, and we support US importers with the documentation their FSVP program requires. Current FDA facility registration status should be confirmed for the applicable shipment cycle, since this registration is renewed periodically.
Q2: Can you supply private label or white label rice for US brands?
Ans: Yes, packaging size, design and labeling can be built around a buyer’s own brand, in line with US labeling rules for retail packs.
Q3: Do you share lab test reports with each shipment?
Ans: Yes, every batch is tested in our in-house lab for grain length, aroma, moisture and purity before it is packed, and reports are shared as part of shipment documentation.
Q4: How long does shipping take from India to the US?
Ans: Transit time depends on the loading port used and the destination port in the US.
Get a Quote for Rice Export to Saudi Arabia
If you are importing rice into the US and want a supplier that backs every claim with a lab report and a documented process from sourcing to shipment, reach out to JMB Agro Foods (Jai Maa Bala Sundri Agro Products) to discuss your product mix, packaging needs and order volumes.