Swollen Quinoa Puffs

Swollen quinoa puffs are puffed via heat extrusion and roasted, offering a gluten-free crispy snack from this pseudo-cereal grain. HTS 1904.10.00 applies as prepared swollen cereal product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1008.50.00Higher: 36.1% vs 18.6%

If raw or simply cleaned quinoa

Unprepared quinoa in chapter 10; puffing required for 1904.

1904.90.01Higher: 31.5% vs 18.6%

If vegetable-flavored

Flavorings move to other prepared subheading.

1102.90Higher: 19% vs 18.6%

If rye/other grain puffed similarly

Different grains may have specific chapter 11 workings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Quinoa saponin removal process must be documented

Certify gluten-free with testing to match claims

Origin docs critical due to Andean trade preferences

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Cornflakes

Cornflakes are prepared foods made by cooking, drying, and flaking corn, then roasting to create crispy flakes typically sweetened and fortified with vitamins. They fall under HTS 1904.10.00 as a classic example of swollen or roasted cereal products beyond simple grain processing in chapters 10 or 11.

Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then toasted for crispiness, often consumed with milk. This qualifies under HTS 1904.10.00 as prepared foods from swelling/roasting cereals, distinct from raw or simply milled rice.

Puffed Wheat Cereal

Puffed wheat is made by gun-puffing whole wheat grains under high pressure and heat, resulting in light, expanded pieces ready for breakfast. It fits HTS 1904.10.00 for roasted or swollen cereal products processed beyond flakes or meal.

Toasted Corn Flakes

Toasted corn flakes undergo flaking followed by oven-roasting for enhanced flavor and crunch, often plain or lightly salted. Classified in HTS 1904.10.00 as roasted cereal products exemplifying the heading's scope.

Oat Flakes Roasted Clusters

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Puffed Rice Cakes

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