Plain Wheat Couscous
Plain wheat couscous made from coarsely ground durum wheat semolina, steamed and dried into small granules. This product is uncooked and not stuffed or otherwise prepared beyond the standard couscous process, and in bulk packages exceeding 11.34 kg, it falls under tariff item 1902.40.20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in weights not exceeding 11.34 kg each
Retail packages of plain wheat couscous fall under the sibling tariff item.
If the product is shaped as pasta rather than couscous granules
Uncooked pasta not stuffed or otherwise prepared is classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the couscous is not mixed with any meat, fish, or other ingredients exceeding 20% by weight, as this would shift classification to Chapter 16
• Verify the package weight exceeds 11.34 kg to use this tariff item
• Provide a product specification sheet to CBSA confirming the couscous is made from cereal semolina and not from other vegetable flours
Related Products under Tariff item 1902.40.20
Bulk Couscous for Food Service
Bulk plain couscous in 25 kg bags, made from durum wheat semolina and prepared by steaming and drying. This product is uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared beyond the basic couscous process, and is packaged in bulk exceeding 11.34 kg, falling under tariff item 1902.40.20.
Instant Couscous
Instant couscous, pre-steamed and quick-cooking, rehydrates in minutes with hot water. This prepared form of couscous from wheat semolina is uncooked, not stuffed, and when imported in bulk packages exceeding 11.34 kg, it falls under tariff item 1902.40.20.
Whole Wheat Couscous
Whole wheat couscous produced from whole durum wheat, retaining bran for higher fiber content, and prepared by steaming. This uncooked couscous, when imported in bulk packages exceeding 11.34 kg, falls under tariff item 1902.40.20 as a basic couscous preparation.