Quinoa Couscous from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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