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Canned Couscous with Vegetables

Steamed couscous granules canned with diced vegetables in broth. As prepared couscous (pasta), it classifies under HTS 1902.30.00.20 for canned products. Processing beyond Chapter 11 grains qualifies it.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.4%+37.5%43.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.20Lower: 21% vs 43.9%

If couscous pellets not steamed or canned

Uncooked couscous remains Chapter 19 grain preps, not pasta.

2008.99Lower: 18.5% vs 43.9%

If vegetable-fruit mixes dominant

Prepared veg exceeds pasta in multi-ingredient cans.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm semolina base; other grains may shift classification

โ€ข Vegetable content needs phytosanitary certs if fresh-derived