What is the difference between HS-190211 and HS-190219?

HS-190211 is for uncooked pasta that contains eggs, while HS-190219 is for uncooked pasta without eggs.

Can I use HS-190220 for cooked ravioli?

Yes, HS-190220 covers stuffed pasta, whether cooked or uncooked.

How do I classify prepared couscous?

Use HS-190240 for all types of couscous, whether prepared or not.

What do I need to declare when importing pasta?

You need to declare the type of pasta, whether it contains eggs, and if it's cooked or uncooked.

Are there specific packaging requirements for pasta imports?

Yes, ensure your packaging clearly indicates the contents and complies with food safety regulations.

What if my pasta is a mix of types?

You may need to classify based on the predominant ingredient or type of pasta in the shipment.

HS-4 · Heading

1902 — Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared

Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1902 when importing pasta products like uncooked spaghetti or prepared ravioli. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of uncooked egg noodles, this heading applies, and you should look closely at the specific subheadings to ensure proper classification.

When deciding between HS-6 codes, consider whether your pasta contains eggs. If you're importing uncooked pasta that does not contain eggs, you would use HS-190219. However, if your product is uncooked and contains eggs, then HS-190211 is the correct choice.

If your shipment includes stuffed pasta like ravioli or cannelloni, you should classify it under HS-190220. This code covers pasta that is either cooked or uncooked, as long as it is stuffed. Be sure to check the packaging to confirm the contents.

For couscous, whether prepared or not, use HS-190240. This classification is distinct from pasta and is crucial for accurate customs declarations.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

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Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Uncooked egg pasta, such as tagliatelle or fettuccine (HS-190211)
Uncooked pasta without eggs, like plain macaroni (HS-190219)
Stuffed pasta, including ravioli filled with cheese or meat (HS-190220)
Cooked pasta dishes, such as lasagna or baked ziti (HS-190230)
Prepared couscous, whether plain or flavored (HS-190240)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is the HS code for uncooked pasta?
How do I classify stuffed pasta for import?
Is couscous classified under HS-1902?
What are the subheadings under HS-1902?
Do I need to declare egg content in pasta imports?
How to determine if pasta is cooked or uncooked for customs?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is the difference between HS-190211 and HS-190219?: HS-190211 is for uncooked pasta that contains eggs, while HS-190219 is for uncooked pasta without eggs.
Can I use HS-190220 for cooked ravioli?: Yes, HS-190220 covers stuffed pasta, whether cooked or uncooked.
How do I classify prepared couscous?: Use HS-190240 for all types of couscous, whether prepared or not.
What do I need to declare when importing pasta?: You need to declare the type of pasta, whether it contains eggs, and if it's cooked or uncooked.
Are there specific packaging requirements for pasta imports?: Yes, ensure your packaging clearly indicates the contents and complies with food safety regulations.
What if my pasta is a mix of types?: You may need to classify based on the predominant ingredient or type of pasta in the shipment.

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