Saponin-Free Quinoa from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include washing process details in manufacturing description; ensure no chemical residues from processing; comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification programs