EU Spaghetti from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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