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Bulk Saponin-Free Quinoa from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide processing records proving washing only (no abrasion/milling); comply with FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program; monitor for post-harvest mycotoxin development