Kañiwa Seeds from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure varietal certificates to distinguish from quinoa; comply with APHIS import permits for novel grains; track Andean Trade Promotion preferences for duty savings