Margherita Pizza from China
A classic thin-crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves, baked to perfection. It falls under HTS 1905.90.90.60 as a prepared bakery ware classified specifically as pizza, distinct from bread or pastries due to its savory toppings and flatbread base processed beyond basic chapter 11 provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA labeling for allergens like dairy and wheat, including country of origin for toppings
• Ensure proper refrigeration documentation for frozen pizzas to avoid spoilage during customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as a simple flatbread by highlighting prepared toppings in import invoices