Puffed Quinoa Cereal Base from Canada
Puffed quinoa is obtained by swelling quinoa grains through dry heat roasting, creating lightweight expanded kernels for cereal blends. Under HTS 1904.90.0140 as other prepared non-corn cereals in worked grain form.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm quinoa origin documentation as it's often from specific Andean exporters
• Test for gluten-free status if marketed as such, affecting labeling requirements
• Prevent misdeclaration as raw quinoa under 1008 by detailing puffing process