Tri-Color Quinoa Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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