Spelt Couscous
Spelt couscous made from organic spelt wheat, offering higher protein and a nutty flavor. This product is prepared couscous from spelt semolina, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and falls under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in 11.34 kg or less.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold in bulk packages over 11.34 kg
Larger packages of spelt couscous fall under the sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the package weight is 11.34 kg or less to use this item
• Label the product as 'spelt couscous' to distinguish it from wheat couscous
• Provide documentation showing the product is made from spelt semolina to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1902.40.10
Large Pearl Toasted Couscous
Large pearl toasted couscous with a nutty flavor, used in salads and pilafs. This is a prepared couscous product, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and qualifies under tariff item 1902.40.10 when sold in packages of 11.34 kg or less.
Moroccan-Style Fine Couscous
Traditional fine-grind couscous from North Africa, hand-rolled semolina granules. This is uncooked couscous, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and falls under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in weights not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Organic Couscous
Organic couscous made from certified organic durum wheat semolina, processed without synthetic pesticides. This product is plain couscous, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and qualifies under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in 11.34 kg or less.
Pearl Couscous (Israeli Couscous)
Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, made from toasted wheat semolina pearls larger than Moroccan couscous. This is a prepared couscous product, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and falls under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in 11.34 kg or less.
Pre-Cooked Couscous Pucks
Pre-cooked couscous pucks, compressed discs of fully cooked couscous that rehydrate by steaming, used in ready-meal production. This product is prepared couscous, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and falls under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in 11.34 kg or less.
Rice Couscous Blend
A 50/50 blend of wheat couscous and rice granules for a lighter texture. This product is predominantly couscous, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and qualifies under tariff item 1902.40.10 when packaged in 11.34 kg or less.