Red Quinoa Whole Grain from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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