Instant Couscous from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Test rehydration time in samples to confirm 'instant' claims match product specs
• Use moisture-proof packaging for bulk to prevent mold during ocean transit
• Register facility with FDA before first shipment to streamline entry