Organic White Quinoa from China
Organic white quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a gluten-free seed harvested from the Andes region, processed into grains for culinary use. It falls under HTS 1008.50.00.90 as 'other' quinoa, distinct from specific varieties like black or red listed elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to cleaned, organic-certified seeds not further processed into flour.
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
• Obtain USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation per General Statistical Note 6 to qualify for organic labeling; verify purity levels above 99.9% to prevent contamination claims; declare exact moisture content (typically under 13%) on entry documents