Quinoa Seeds from Canada
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a protein-rich pseudocereal seed native to the Andes, harvested and sold whole for cooking like rice. Classified under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals' since it functions as a grain in trade, despite botanical differences from true cereals like wheat or maize.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Obtain organic certification documentation if labeled as such, per General Statistical Note 6; ensure cleaning to below foreign matter limits to prevent quarantine issues; declare saponin content as it affects processing but not classification