Canned Macaroni and Cheese from Germany
Pre-cooked elbow macaroni canned in creamy cheese sauce. This ready-to-eat product is classified under HTS 1902.30.00.20 as canned, otherwise prepared pasta. Cheese sauce processing qualifies it beyond basic Chapter 11 meals.
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
• Test for milk solids content; high dairy may prompt reclassification review
• Ensure pH levels meet low-acid canned food regs (21 CFR 113) for FDA entry