Quinoa Couscous from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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