Couscous
Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagna, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared: > Couscous
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1902.40.00.00
Plain Wheat Couscous
Uncooked couscous made from coarsely ground durum wheat semolina, steamed and dried into small granules. It falls under HTS 1902.40.00.00 as couscous, a prepared pasta product beyond simple flour or meal of Chapter 11.
Whole Wheat Couscous
Couscous granules produced from whole durum wheat, retaining bran for higher fiber content, and prepared by steaming. Classified under HTS 1902.40.00.00 as couscous prepared beyond Chapter 11 flours.
Instant Couscous
Pre-steamed and quick-cooking couscous granules that rehydrate in minutes with hot water. HTS 1902.40.00.00 covers this prepared form of couscous from wheat semolina.
Organic Couscous
Couscous made from certified organic durum wheat semolina, processed without synthetic pesticides. Falls squarely under HTS 1902.40.00.00 for plain prepared couscous.
Pearl Couscous (Israeli Couscous)
Toasted pasta pearls made from wheat semolina, larger than Moroccan couscous, often called Israeli couscous. HTS 1902.40.00.00 includes all couscous whether or not prepared.
Fine Couscous Semolina
Extra-fine couscous granules ideal for desserts or light dishes, made from finest wheat semolina. Prepared couscous under HTS 1902.40.00.00 per chapter note definitions.
Tri-Color Couscous
Couscous naturally colored with spinach, tomato, and plain varieties for visual appeal. Still plain couscous under HTS 1902.40.00.00 as vegetable powders don't change base classification.
Gluten-Free Couscous
Couscous alternative made from corn or rice semolina, processed identically to wheat version. HTS 1902.40.00.00 covers all couscous preparations regardless of grain base.
Bulk Couscous for Food Service
Large 25kg bags of plain couscous for restaurant and institutional use. HTS 1902.40.00.00 applies to bulk packaging of unprepared couscous.
Pre-Cooked Couscous Pucks
Compressed discs of fully cooked couscous, rehydratable by steaming, popular in ready-meal production. Still couscous under HTS 1902.40.00.00 despite cooking state.
Moroccan-Style Fine Couscous
Traditional fine-grind couscous from North Africa, hand-rolled semolina granules. HTS 1902.40.00.00 specifically covers this iconic couscous preparation.
Large Pearl Toasted Couscous
Oversized toasted couscous pearls for salads and pilafs, with nutty roasted flavor. Prepared couscous qualifies for HTS 1902.40.00.00 classification.
Rice Couscous Blend
50/50 blend of wheat couscous and rice granules for lighter texture. Predominantly couscous preparation under HTS 1902.40.00.00.
Quinoa Couscous
Couscous-style granules made from white quinoa, processed via steaming like wheat version. Novel grain couscous still falls under HTS 1902.40.00.00.
Spelt Couscous
Ancient grain couscous from organic spelt wheat, higher protein and nutty flavor. Prepared spelt semolina granules classify under HTS 1902.40.00.00.