Tri-Color Quinoa Blend from Germany
Tri-color quinoa blend combines white, red, and black varieties of Chenopodium quinoa for visual appeal in retail packages and restaurant service. Despite being a blend of quinoa colors, it remains classified under HTS 1008.50.00 as pure quinoa without admixture of other cereals. This statistical heading accommodates all unmilled forms of the species.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure blend consists of 100% Chenopodium quinoa to avoid reclassification; provide lot-specific cleaning records showing saponin reduction; use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for wooden packaging