Plain Wheat Couscous from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wheat origin and provide certificate of analysis for gluten content to meet food safety standards
• Label packages with nutritional info and 'Product of [Country]' to avoid misclassification pitfalls
• Check for pesticide residues as bulk imports often face USDA scrutiny