Frozen Spaghetti alla Carbonara from Germany
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 — 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
• 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)