HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1902.30 – Food preparations; pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared
HS code 1902.30 is the 6-digit subheading for food preparations, pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared. It is used for canned spaghetti, pre-cooked macaroni, instant noodles (prepared), frozen pasta meals (unstuffed) and jarred pasta with sauce.
What HS 1902.30 covers
This HS code pertains to pasta, excluding stuffed varieties, that has been cooked or otherwise prepared. This category includes a vast range of ready-to-eat or quick-preparation pasta products, such as pre-cooked spaghetti, macaroni, or noodles, often found in canned, jarred, or frozen forms. These products cater to the growing consumer demand for convenience and speed in meal preparation. Importers are typically large retail chains, food service companies, and distributors looking to offer convenient meal solutions to their customers. Exporters are often countries with well-developed food processing industries capable of mass-producing and packaging these prepared pasta items. Key considerations in this trade include shelf-life management, packaging innovation, adherence to international food safety standards, and the ability to scale production to meet high demand. The global market for convenience foods continues to expand, making this a dynamic trade category.
- Covers
- Canned spaghetti
- Pre-cooked macaroni
- Instant noodles (prepared)
- Frozen pasta meals (unstuffed)
- Jarred pasta with sauce
- Dehydrated pasta meals
- Examples
- Heinz Spaghetti Hoops
- Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta
- Nissin Cup Noodles
- Knorr Pasta Sides
Codes often confused with 1902.30
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 190219 (other uncooked, unstuffed pasta) which covers dry, unprepared pasta, and 190220 (stuffed pasta), as it specifically covers non-stuffed, prepared pasta.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 190230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 190230 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $1.6B 25% of world exports
- 2 China $1.0B 16% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $437M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $624M 10% of world imports
- 2 China $499M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $468M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1902.30
Brazil does not split HS 1902.30: its NCM code is 1902.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 19.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1902.30
What is HS code 190230?
HS code 190230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Food preparations; pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared. This HS code pertains to pasta, excluding stuffed varieties, that has been cooked or otherwise prepared. This category includes a vast range of ready-to-eat or quick-preparation pasta products, such as pre-cooked spaghetti, macaroni, or noodles, often found in canned, jarred, or frozen forms. These products cater to the growing consumer demand for convenience and speed in meal preparation. Importers are typically large retail chains, food service companies, and distributors looking to offer convenient meal solutions to their customers. Exporters are often countries with well-developed food processing industries capable of mass-producing and packaging these prepared pasta items. Key considerations in this trade include shelf-life management, packaging innovation, adherence to international food safety standards, and the ability to scale production to meet high demand. The global market for convenience foods continues to expand, making this a dynamic trade category.
What products fall under HS code 190230?
Canned spaghetti, Pre-cooked macaroni, Instant noodles (prepared), Frozen pasta meals (unstuffed), Jarred pasta with sauce, Dehydrated pasta meals
What are common misclassifications for HS code 190230?
This code is distinct from 190219 (other uncooked, unstuffed pasta) which covers dry, unprepared pasta, and 190220 (stuffed pasta), as it specifically covers non-stuffed, prepared pasta.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 190230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 190230 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($1.6B, 25% of world exports), China ($1.0B) and Indonesia ($437M). World exports came to about $6.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 190230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 190230 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($624M, 10% of world imports), China ($499M) and Germany ($468M). World imports came to about $6.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 190230 structured?
HS code 190230 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (19) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 190230?
In Brazil, HS code 190230 is NCM 1902.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.