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

In plain English

This heading covers various pasta products, including spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, and couscous, regardless of whether they are cooked, stuffed with meat or other substances, or otherwise prepared. The classification distinguishes between uncooked pasta that contains eggs and uncooked pasta that does not, as well as uncooked pasta that is not stuffed or otherwise prepared. It further separates stuffed pasta, whether cooked or not, from other cooked or prepared pasta that is not stuffed. Finally, it includes a specific category for couscous, whether prepared or not.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 19 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

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