Saponin-Free Quinoa from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include washing process details in manufacturing description; ensure no chemical residues from processing; comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification programs