Bulk Saponin-Free Quinoa from China
Saponin-free quinoa has been washed and processed to remove bitter outer coating while remaining unmilled whole grain Chenopodium quinoa. Still classified under HTS 1008.50.00 as cleaning does not constitute milling; distinguishes from Chapter 11 worked grains. Ideal for direct consumer 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
• Provide processing records proving washing only (no abrasion/milling); comply with FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program; monitor for post-harvest mycotoxin development