HS Code for Ravioli
Ravioli falls under HS code 1902.20. This code is part of Chapter 19, which covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch, or milk. Heading 1902 specifically identifies pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed. Subheading 1902.20 is designated for stuffed pasta, which includes products like ravioli, tortellini, and cannelloni. The classification is based on the fact that the pasta contains a filling, regardless of whether that filling consists of meat, cheese, vegetables, or a combination thereof. The processing state—whether the ravioli is fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried—does not change the primary classification under 1902.20, provided the pasta is stuffed. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, these products are usually made from semolina or wheat flour dough and are filled with various substances. The presence of meat in the filling does not move the product to Chapter 16 (Prepared Meat) unless the meat content exceeds 20% by weight of the entire preparation, though most standard ravioli products remain firmly in 1902.20. This code ensures that stuffed pasta products are grouped together for tariff and statistical purposes, separate from plain pasta or other cereal-based food preparations.
Products Included
- Meat-filled ravioli
- Cheese-filled ravioli
- Spinach and ricotta ravioli
- Frozen lobster ravioli
- Pre-cooked stuffed pasta shells
- Canned ravioli in sauce
Common Misclassification
Ravioli is often confused with 1902.11, which covers pasta containing eggs but not stuffed, or 1902.19, which is for other types of unstuffed pasta. Another common misclassification occurs with 1902.30, which is reserved for other pasta products like instant noodles. If the product is a complete ready-meal where ravioli is only a component, it might be classified under 2106.90, though 1902.20 is the standard for the pasta itself.
FAQ
What is the HS code for ravioli?
The HS code for ravioli, as a stuffed pasta product, is 1902.20.
Does the classification change if the ravioli is frozen?
No, HS code 1902.20 covers stuffed pasta regardless of whether it is fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Ravioli?
The HS code for Ravioli is 190220 (Food preparations; pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared).
How do I classify Ravioli for customs?
Ravioli is classified under HS code 190220 — Food preparations; pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Ravioli the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190220 for Ravioli is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.