Kañiwa Seeds
Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule), a close relative of quinoa, is a smaller-seeded Andean pseudocereal valued for its complete protein. It is imported under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals' for its direct use as a cooked grain.
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If buckwheat-like in trade presentation
Heading 1008.10 is specific to buckwheat, but kañiwa as a distinct 'other cereal' stays at 1008.90.
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• Secure varietal certificates to distinguish from quinoa; comply with APHIS import permits for novel grains; track Andean Trade Promotion preferences for duty savings
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