EU Fusilli Spiral Pasta from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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