Royal Bolivian Quinoa from Japan
Royal Bolivian quinoa represents premium Chenopodium quinoa from high-altitude Lake Titicaca regions, noted for larger grains and superior saponin-to-protein ratio. It qualifies under HTS 1008.50.00 as standard unmilled quinoa grain for food use. Geographic origin does not affect classification within this specific quinoa subheading.
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
• Leverage duty-free entry under Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act for Bolivian/Peruvian origins; submit APHIS PPQ 587 permit for bulk lots; monitor for European goosefoot weed contamination