This study aims to evaluate the levels of heavy metal concentrations (cadmium, lead and arsenic) in rice samples imported from different sources (Portuguese rice, American rice, Indian rice, Thai rice and Egyptian rice), and their impact on public health. Comparing the results with international standards, the samples were analyzed using a Varian atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) with three replicates for each sample. The results showed the presence of cadmium in only two samples (American and Egyptian) at concentrations of 0.00095 and 0.00013 mg/kg respectively, while lead and arsenic were not detected in any of the other samples. Therefore, all the values obtained were much lower than the internationally permitted limits. The results confirm that all the studied samples are safe for human consumption, this study recommends continuing periodic monitoring of heavy metals in rice imports to maintain the internationally permitted limits................. Keywords:............ Rice, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Heavy metals.