Frozen Spaghetti alla Carbonara from China
Frozen pre-cooked spaghetti tossed with pancetta bits, egg, and pecorino sauce. Prepared and frozen pasta qualifies for HTS 1902.30.00.40 as other pasta beyond Chapter 11. Minimal meat keeps it from meat-specific subs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Egg and dairy declarations for refrigeration compliance during transit
• Avoid thawing; use blast-freeze proof packaging to maintain classification
• Harmonize labels with destination country standards (e.g
• no 'fresh' claims)