Saponin-Free Quinoa from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include washing process details in manufacturing description; ensure no chemical residues from processing; comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification programs