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U.S. imports of quinoa (HS 100850) totaled $8.5M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Quinoa paid $833K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $8.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataQuinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is classified in Chapter 10 as a pseudocereal and has seen sustained US import demand driven by its complete amino acid profile and gluten-free positioning in health food markets. The US schedule includes a dedicated organic line (1008500010) alongside the conventional and NESOI lines, reflecting the significant share of quinoa traded under organic certification. Peru and Bolivia together supply the vast majority of US imports, as the Andean highlands remain the primary production zone for both conventional and heirloom varieties. FDA admissibility requirements apply; importers of organic quinoa must also carry valid NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation.
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To support classification under the organic line, importers must present a valid USDA National Organic Program (NOP) certificate — or a certificate from an NOP-accredited foreign certifier — covering the specific lot being imported. The certificate should identify the certified operation, the product, and the certificate's validity period. Without this documentation, CBP will typically classify the shipment under the NESOI line (1008500090), which may carry different duty treatment.
For HTS purposes, all quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) falls within the 100850 heading regardless of color (white, red, black, or tricolor) or variety. However, marketability varies significantly: white quinoa commands the broadest retail demand, while red and black varieties attract premium pricing in specialty and natural food channels. Importers should specify color and variety in purchase contracts, as buyers in the natural food sector often require traceability to specific Andean growing regions or cooperative sources.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008500010 | ORGANIC QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA) | $6.0M | 10.46% | $624K |
| 1008500090 | QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA), NESOI | $2.5M | 10.18% | $208K |
ORGANIC QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA)
QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA), NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008500000 | QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA) | $530K |
QUINOA (CHENOPODIUM QUINOA)
150.0K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.1M | $119K | -$3.0M |
| New Jersey | $2.1M | $51K | -$2.0M |
| Florida | $761K | $144K | -$617K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.8M | $17K | -$2.8M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| NEW YORK, NY | $395K | $42K | -$353K |
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