1008.50.00.90 - Other

This HTS classification covers quinoa when it is not certified organic. Quinoa, scientifically known as *Chenopodium quinoa*, is a pseudocereal grain originating from the Andes region of South America. It is widely consumed for its nutritional value, often prepared and used similarly to traditional cereals like rice or couscous. This category encompasses all forms of quinoa, whether whole, cracked, or processed into flour or flakes, provided they do not meet the criteria for certified organic products.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, HTS 1008.50.00.10, lies solely in its organic certification status. While both classifications pertain to quinoa, HTS 1008.50.00.10 is specifically for quinoa that has undergone and passed official certification processes verifying it was grown and processed according to organic farming standards. This current classification, therefore, applies to all non-organic quinoa.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Classification decisions within this category will therefore focus on confirming the commodity as quinoa and ensuring it does not qualify for any other more specific or distinguished HTS classification, particularly concerning its organic certification.