Pepperoni Pizza

Round pizza with a yeast-leavened crust, spicy pepperoni slices, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, typically sold frozen or fresh. Classified under HTS 1905.90.90.60 for pizza as it represents a processed bakers' ware beyond basic flour or meal from chapters 10/11.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+7.5%12%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%4.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1905.31.00Higher: 17.5% vs 12%

If sold as sweet topped pastries

Sweet bakery products like dessert pizzas fall under specific headings for biscuits or cakes.

1602.90Higher: 16.4% vs 12%

If toppings dominate and it's meat-heavy

Prepared meats with minimal bread base may classify under Chapter 16 preserved meats.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 12%

If stuffed or pasta-like

Pasta-based pizza alternatives like calzones shift to stuffed pasta headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed ingredient lists to comply with USDA meat import regulations for pepperoni

Use temperature-controlled shipping and provide proof to prevent holds at customs

Document as 'pizza' explicitly to avoid reclassification as a general food preparation

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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.

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Spinach and Feta Quiche

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Pizza topped with ham, pineapple chunks, tomato sauce, and cheese on a soft crust, often frozen for import. Fits HTS 1905.90.90.60 as pizza, a bakers' ware 'otherwise prepared' beyond chapter 11 with fruit and meat inclusions.

Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine

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Four Cheese Pizza

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