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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in railcars as semolina
Ultra-bulk grain products without consumer packaging stay Chapter 11.
If bulk with mixed grains/seasonings
Multi-ingredient bulk preparations classify under 1904.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use food-grade liners in bulk bags to meet FDA contact material rules
• Declare exact net weight per bag for accurate duty calculation
• Obtain fumigation certificate for wooden pallets in bulk shipments
Related Products 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.