EU Macaroni Elbows from China
Uncooked elbow-shaped macaroni exclusively from durum semolina, originating from an EU country such as France under the US-EU Pasta agreement. Classified in HTS 1902.19.20.20 for non-stuffed, unprepared pasta eligible for reduced refunds. Ideal for retail dry pasta imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain EU export documentation confirming reduced refund status to support duty drawback claims
• Test for moisture content below 12.5% to confirm uncooked status and avoid reclassification
• Use ISF filing early; pasta shipments often face delays if protein/fiber content not pre-declared