EU Spaghetti

Uncooked spaghetti made exclusively from durum wheat semolina, produced in Italy, an EU country. This pasta falls under HTS 1902.19.20.30 as it is uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and exclusively pasta from the EU. It meets the 'other' category within uncooked pasta excluding specific exclusions.

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.

1902.19.40Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If from non-EU countries like Canada or Australia

Pasta from outside the EU falls under the general 'other' subheading for uncooked pasta, often with different duty rates.

1902.11.20Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing eggs

Uncooked pasta with eggs in the composition is classified separately under egg-containing pasta headings.

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If cooked or otherwise prepared

Any cooking, stuffing, or additional preparation moves it beyond uncooked pasta into heading 1902.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify EU country of origin with Certificate of Origin to qualify for this specific subheading and any preferential duties

Ensure labeling complies with FDA requirements for pasta, including ingredient statements and net weight

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 'prepared' pasta, which shifts to higher-duty categories

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French Fusilli

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