EU Penne Rigate

Uncooked penne rigate pasta with ridges, made solely from durum wheat semolina in France, an EU country. It qualifies for HTS 1902.19.20.30 as 'other' uncooked pasta, not stuffed or prepared, produced exclusively in the EU. The ridged texture does not alter its uncooked classification per HTS notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If stuffed (e.g., with cheese or meat)

Stuffed pasta like ravioli shifts to a separate heading regardless of cooking status.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If considered a flour-based mix for home preparation

Dry pasta mixes with flour and minimal processing may fall under flour preparations in 1901.

1902.19Same rate: 35%

If from other countries like Turkey

Non-EU, non-Mexico/Israel pasta uses the general 'other countries' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no additives beyond semolina and water to stay in 'exclusively pasta' category

Package in consumer-ready boxes with bilingual labeling for FDA approval

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