Certified Organic Black Quinoa

Rare black quinoa variety, certified organic, known for its crunchy texture and high fiber, often used in salads and as a rice substitute. This HTS 1008.50.0010 covers it as certified organic quinoa within the 'other cereals' category, excluding sweet corn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.1%+35.0%36.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1008.50.00Same rate: 36.1%

If for non-certified versions

Black quinoa without organic status defaults to the conventional quinoa category.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 36.1%

If sold primarily as fodder seed

Quinoa marketed for animal feed shifts to Chapter 12 as other cereal seeds for sowing.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 36.1%

If boiled or steamed prior to packing

Cooked quinoa preparations are fruit/vegetable preserves under Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use tamper-evident packaging to preserve organic certification validity through transit

β€’ Prepare for CBP inspection by having lot-specific organic certs and residue test results available

β€’ Distinguish from triticale or other cereals on manifests to avoid reclassification pitfalls