Orecchiette Pasta from Germany
Small ear-shaped uncooked pasta from durum semolina, hand-formed style, non-EU origin. Fits HTS 1902.19.20.90 as unstuffed, uncooked pasta exclusively. Popular in Southern Italian cuisine with broccoli.
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
• Provide lab tests confirming no stuffing residues
• Accurate shape description prevents misclass as gnocchi
• Common issue: origin disputes with Mediterranean producers