Egg Spaghetti from China
Uncooked spaghetti made exclusively from durum wheat semolina and chicken eggs, shaped into long thin strands. This falls under HTS 1902.11.20 as it is pasta containing eggs, not stuffed or otherwise prepared beyond basic mixing and extrusion. It is a staple for Italian cuisine, typically boiled before serving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify egg content exceeds the minimum threshold via lab testing to confirm classification under the 'containing eggs' subheading
• Provide certificates of origin and ingredient lists to avoid misclassification as egg-free pasta under 1902.11.40
• Ensure packaging labels comply with FDA pasta standards to prevent customs holds on undeclared allergens