EU Fusilli Spiral Pasta from Japan
Uncooked spiral fusilli pasta produced exclusively from durum semolina in an EU country, subject to the reduced export refund via US-EU Pasta agreement. Fits HTS 1902.19.20.20 as non-stuffed, unprepared pasta for standard duty treatment. Common in grocery imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Retain production records showing no meat/other fillings to defend against stuffed pasta audits
• Declare exact HTS at entry; mismatches common with visual similarities to couscous
• Comply with country-of-origin marking 'Product of Italy' visibly on retail packs