Frozen Spaghetti alla Carbonara from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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)