Black Quinoa Grains from China
Black quinoa grains are a nutrient-dense variety of Chenopodium quinoa, triple-washed and ready for cooking as a rice alternative. Classified under HTS 1008.50.00.90 as 'other' quinoa outside named categories like royal or red. This covers intact, unhulled seeds imported in bulk for food use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for bitter saponin levels below 0.1% as required by FDA; provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like quinoa weevils; label country of origin clearly to comply with COOL regulations