1008.90.01/Quinoa Seeds/Mexico

Quinoa Seeds from Mexico

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 — 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
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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

Quinoa Seeds from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1008.90.01