Saponin-Free Quinoa
Saponin-free quinoa has been water-washed to remove bitter outer coating, making it ready-to-cook Chenopodium quinoa seeds. It qualifies under HTS 1008.50.00.90 for other quinoa, as washing does not constitute hulling or pearling. Popular for retail packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mechanically hulled rather than washed
Hulled quinoa qualifies as groats under Chapter 11, beyond simple cleaning.
If cooked and preserved by vinegar
Prepared quinoa salads become fruit/vegetable preparations under Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include washing process details in manufacturing description; ensure no chemical residues from processing; comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification programs
Related Products under HTS 1008.50.00.90
Organic White Quinoa
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.
Black Quinoa Grains
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.
Red Quinoa Seeds
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.
Tri-Color Quinoa Blend
Tri-color quinoa blend combines white, red, and black varieties of Chenopodium quinoa in equal proportions for visual appeal in salads. Falls under HTS 1008.50.00.90 as 'other' quinoa since blends do not match single-variety statistical categories. Imported as dry, cleaned grains.
Royal White Quinoa
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.
Bulk Peruvian Quinoa
Bulk Peruvian quinoa encompasses mixed varieties of Chenopodium quinoa grown in the Altiplano region, cleaned for export. HTS 1008.50.00.90 applies to this undifferentiated 'other' quinoa not specified by color or type. Shipped in totes for processing.