EU Penne Rigate Pasta from China
Dry uncooked penne rigate tubes made solely from durum wheat semolina from an EU producer, qualifying under the US-EU Pasta agreement for reduced refunds. HTS 1902.19.20.20 applies to this exclusively pasta product, uncooked and unstuffed. Popular ridged shape for Italian cuisine 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
• Confirm 100% durum semolina composition via mill test certificate to stay in 'exclusively pasta'
• Package in consumer-ready boxes under 5kg to avoid bulk cargo scrutiny
• Beware of gluten-free claims; semolina pasta cannot qualify and may shift to other codes