Red Quinoa Seeds from China
Red quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a vibrant, high-protein pseudo-cereal seed with a nutty flavor, imported cleaned and polished. It is categorized under HTS 1008.50.00.90 for unspecified quinoa types, encompassing this popular variety not listed in prior statistical breaks.
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
• Ensure invoice specifies 'Chenopodium quinoa' to distinguish from true cereals; maintain chain-of-custody records for organic claims; watch for misdeclaration as buckwheat which shares similar appearance