Quinoa Couscous from Germany
Couscous-style granules made from white quinoa, processed via steaming like wheat version. Novel grain couscous still falls under HTS 1902.40.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide saponin wash certificate for bitter compound removal
• Label as 'quinoa couscous' not generic to aid classification
• Test protein profile to verify quinoa authenticity claims