Macaroni Elbows from Japan
Short, curved tube-shaped pasta made from durum wheat semolina, dried for retail sale uncooked. Classified under HTS 1902.30.00 as it represents 'other pasta' processed beyond Chapter 11 flours into distinct shapes.
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
• Label exact pasta shapes and ingredients to prevent reclassification; test for gluten-free claims if applicable
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports to avoid delays