HS Code for Stuffed pasta

Stuffed pasta is classified under HS code 1902.20. This code is located in Chapter 19, which covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch, or milk. Heading 1902 includes all forms of pasta, whether cooked, uncooked, or stuffed. The subheading 1902.20 is specifically designated for pasta that contains a filling or "stuffing." This filling can consist of meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, or any other food preparation. The classification applies regardless of the method of preservation; therefore, stuffed pasta that is fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, or even canned falls under this code. The essential character of the product must be pasta (a dough made from semolina, durum wheat, or flour) that encloses a filling. This classification is used globally to track the trade of prepared convenience foods and traditional pasta products.

Products Included

• Meat-filled ravioli (fresh or frozen)
• Cheese-filled tortellini
• Vegetable-stuffed cannelloni
• Stuffed pasta shells (conchiglioni)
• Pierogi (when made with pasta-style dough and stuffed)

Common Misclassification

Stuffed pasta is often misclassified under 1902.11 or 1902.19. These codes are for uncooked pasta that is *not* stuffed, such as plain spaghetti or egg noodles. Another common error involves products with high meat content; if a product is primarily meat with only a small amount of pasta, it might be confused with Chapter 16 (preparations of meat). However, General Interpretative Rules usually keep stuffed pasta in 1902.20 as long as the pasta casing is the dominant feature. It is also distinct from 1902.30, which covers "other" pasta like instant noodles.

FAQ

What is the HS code for stuffed pasta?

The HS code for stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, is 1902.20.

Does the filling type change the HS code?

No, whether the pasta is stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables, it remains classified under 1902.20.