EU Spaghetti Pasta from Japan
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 — 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
• 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