Quinoa Groats from China
Quinoa groats are hulled, fragmented pseudocereal grains classified as 'other cereals' in HTS 1103.19.90, passing 1.25mm sieve with appropriate starch/ash. Premium gluten-free superfood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Quinoa as pseudocereal still 'other cereals'; confirm saponin removal process
• High value triggers more CBP exams; perfect documentation essential
• White/red/black varieties same code; declare varietal purity