Organic White Quinoa from United States
Organic white quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a gluten-free seed from the Andes, cleaned and prepared as whole grains for culinary use. It falls under tariff item 1008.50.00 because it is a cereal grain of heading 10.08, with no processing beyond cleaning that would exclude it from Chapter 10.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the quinoa is imported as whole grains, not hulled or further processed, to stay within heading 10.08
• Declare the botanical name Chenopodium quinoa on customs documents to avoid misclassification
• Check for any phytosanitary requirements with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before shipping