Red Quinoa Whole Grain from Japan
Red quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) maintains a chewier texture after cooking due to its red bran layer, popular in health food markets for its fiber content. It enters under HTS 1008.50.00 as unmilled quinoa seed, distinct from Chapter 7 sweet corn exclusion. This covers bulk shipments for milling or direct 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
• Declare varietal purity to prevent disputes over color-based mixtures; comply with FDA biotech labeling if genetically modified quinoa strains are involved; arrange for saponin washing certification if marketed as pre-rinsed