Frozen Spaghetti alla Carbonara from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)