Puffed Quinoa Cereal Base from China
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 — China → United States
34%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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