Quinoa Couscous from Japan
Couscous-style granules made from white quinoa, processed via steaming like traditional wheat couscous. This novel grain product falls under the tariff item for couscous, as the heading does not restrict the grain base and the processing method is consistent.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
5.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not coated with chocolate or cocoa preparations, which would move it to heading 18.06
• Check that the package weight is 11.34 kg or less to use this tariff item
• Prepare documentation showing the steaming process to support classification as couscous