Sourcing quinoa flakes from China
For plain quinoa flakes provisionally classified under 1104 19 99 00, the supplied China duty is £144.00 per 1000kg, rather than a percentage range. Imported food must meet the applicable GB food hygiene standards and procedures. Cambridge China Bridge sources quinoa flakes.
UK duty and controls for quinoa flakes
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 1104 covers worked cereal grains and cereal germ. For plain quinoa flakes, 1104 19 99 00 is a candidate within the residual rolled or flaked grain category. The supplied extract does not name quinoa specifically. The table shows packaging and organic variants sharing this candidate line, rather than separate tariff lines.
The supplied China duty for this line is £144.00 per 1000kg. No anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension is recorded. Organic and genetically modified organism import controls are attached. Official guidance identifies the China rice control as applying to specific rice products. Ask your customs broker to confirm the declaration treatment for pure quinoa flakes and any rice-containing blend.
For organic orders, check the recognised organic registers and confirm the certificate-of-inspection requirement with your broker and organic control body. No percentage-duty worked example is available from the supplied facts; the worked fields do not represent an order quotation. Confirm the recipe and processing using finding your commodity code. For the wider heading, see sourcing millet flakes.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain quinoa flakes in bulk bags, subject to classification confirmation | 1104 19 99 00 | £144.00 per 1000 kg | None |
Specify the flake and its intended use
Specify plain quinoa or a blend, grain colour, washing or other bitterness-removal treatment, steaming, flake thickness and acceptable fines. Agree whether the flakes are intended for cooking or another preparation method. Compare samples in the buyer's actual porridge or bakery recipe, recording texture, flavour and water absorption.
Ask for the grain's growing origin as well as the processing factory's location. Agree moisture and microbiological specifications, packaging barriers, storage instructions and remaining shelf life at delivery. For prepacked GB sales, the food label must carry a UK food business operator address, or the UK importer's address where the operator is overseas. Allergen information is also required. Use testing and certification support to define the checks.
Inspection checklist
Flakes: compare thickness, colour, broken pieces and fines against the approved sample; check for whole grains and foreign matter.
Preparation: cook the arrival sample by the agreed method and compare bitterness, texture and water absorption with the retained sample.
Condition: inspect liners, seals and cartons for moisture, insects, mould, clumping and unusual odours; keep suspect stock separate for assessment.
Records: match batch markings to the supplier's analysis report and packing records; check label artwork, the UK business address and any organic paperwork against the agreed specification.
What goes wrong
A sample can look acceptable while the shipment contains excessive fines or flakes that cook differently. Make the acceptance criteria cover preparation performance as well as appearance. Keep a retained sample and compare it with stock drawn from different bags.
Bitterness, crushed flakes and moisture-damaged bags are useful rejection checks to agree before ordering. An organic claim also needs documentary checking: recognised countries, territories and control bodies determine which organic imports are eligible. Check this before approving printed packs.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on quinoa flakes from China?
For the candidate code 1104 19 99 00, the supplied duty is £144.00 per 1000kg. It is charged by weight. Confirm the classification before shipping.
Can I import organic quinoa flakes from China?
Check eligibility against the recognised organic registers. Confirm the certificate-of-inspection requirement with your organic control body and customs broker before ordering.
Does the China rice control apply to pure quinoa flakes?
Official guidance describes controls on specific rice products from China. The supplied candidate line carries the control, so ask your broker to confirm the treatment of pure quinoa and any rice blend.
What should I check in a quinoa flakes sample?
Check thickness, fines, bitterness and preparation performance in your intended recipe. Agree packaging, moisture specifications and batch testing before approving production.