Certified Organic Black Quinoa from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use tamper-evident packaging to preserve organic certification validity through transit
• Prepare for CBP inspection by having lot-specific organic certs and residue test results available
• Distinguish from triticale or other cereals on manifests to avoid reclassification pitfalls