Heading 1902

Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagna, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared

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Heading 1902 covers pasta and couscous, whether uncooked, cooked, stuffed or otherwise prepared. It splits first by type: uncooked pasta containing eggs (1902.11), uncooked pasta without eggs (1902.19), stuffed pasta (1902.20), other pasta such as cooked or canned pasta (1902.30), and couscous (1902.40). Within the uncooked groups, the rate depends on whether the goods are plain pasta or pasta packed with sauce, and on whether the origin is an EU country.

Products in this heading

Uncooked egg noodles packed as plain pasta
Dry spaghetti or macaroni without eggs
Canned ravioli or tortellini
Frozen stuffed pasta such as frozen tortellini
Cooked pasta packed with a sauce preparation
Instant or pre-cooked noodles in a pouch
Dry couscous in retail boxes

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the pasta is stuffed with meat, cheese or other filling
Whether the pasta contains eggs
Whether the pasta is uncooked, cooked, canned or frozen
Whether the pasta is packed with a sauce preparation
Country of origin, since EU-origin pasta has separate lines, plus organic certification

Often confused with

Bread, crackers, biscuits and cakes
Bakers' wares are classified in heading 1905, not with pasta.
Heading 1905
Breakfast cereals and puffed cereal products
Swollen or roasted cereal products belong to heading 1904.
Heading 1904
Flour-based food preparations such as dry mixes
Preparations of flour or malt extract not elsewhere specified go to heading 1901.
Heading 1901
Canned pasta with meat or meatballs
Prepared meat dishes are classified in chapter 16, not in heading 1902.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for uncooked egg pasta made in an EU country?

Plain uncooked pasta containing eggs from an EU country, other than IPR or reduced export refund shipments, is 1902.11.20.30, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on frozen stuffed pasta?

Frozen stuffed pasta is 1902.20.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.4%.

How do I classify couscous?

Couscous, whether or not prepared, is classified under 1902.40.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.