1008.90.01/Quinoa Seeds/Japan

Quinoa Seeds from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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• 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