Royal White Quinoa from Japan
Royal white quinoa is a premium, large-grained variety of Chenopodium quinoa prized for its tenderness and high yield. Classified in HTS 1008.50.00.90 as 'other' since not covered by initial statistical breaks for standard white. Typically imported in 50-lb bags for wholesale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide breeder certificates verifying 'royal' strain if challenged; test for heavy metals common in Andean soils; segregate from standard white to avoid commingling penalties