Tri-Color Quinoa Blend from Japan
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 — 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
• 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