EU Spaghetti IPR from Japan
Uncooked spaghetti made exclusively from durum wheat semolina, produced in an EU country and eligible for Inward Processing Regime (IPR) under HTS 1902.19.20.10. This tariff applies to pasta not stuffed or otherwise prepared, allowing temporary importation for processing with duty relief upon re-export. IPR status facilitates manufacturing operations like further processing or packaging before re-exportation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain IPR authorization from customs prior to import to qualify for duty suspension; maintain detailed records of processing and re-export; ensure product originates from EU with certificate of origin to avoid general duty rates