EU Spaghetti Pasta from Germany
Uncooked spaghetti made exclusively from durum wheat semolina, produced in an EU country like Italy and subject to the US-EU Pasta agreement's reduced export refund. It falls under HTS 1902.19.20.20 as uncooked pasta not stuffed or otherwise prepared, qualifying for the specific EU trade provision. This classification ensures accurate duty application for qualifying imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify EU country of origin and eligibility for reduced export refund via certificate of origin to claim preferential treatment
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA pasta standards, declaring 'durum semolina' content without additives
• Avoid misclassification as 'prepared' pasta if any cooking or stuffing; common pitfall leads to higher duties