EU Penne Rigate Pasta from Japan
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 — 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
• 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