Product classification
HS code for Stuffed pasta: 1902.20
Food preparations, pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared.
Classification of stuffed pasta under HS 1902.20
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 1902.20
- Barilla Tortellini
- Rana Ravioli
- Buitoni Stuffed Pasta
- Giovanni Panzani Ravioli
Codes often confused with 1902.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 190220 (the code used for stuffed pasta), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 190220 (the code used for stuffed pasta) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 190220, not only stuffed pasta.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $923M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $332M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $184M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $347M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $311M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $267M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 stuffed pasta
Brazil classifies stuffed pasta under NCM 1902.20.00: HS 1902.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stuffed pasta
What is the HS code for Stuffed pasta?
The HS code for Stuffed pasta is 190220 (Food preparations; pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared). The HS code for stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, is 1902.20.
How do I classify Stuffed pasta for customs?
Stuffed pasta 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of stuffed pasta (HS 190220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 190220 (the code used for stuffed pasta) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($923M, 30% of world exports), China ($332M) and Germany ($184M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 stuffed pasta (HS 190220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 190220 (the code used for stuffed pasta) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($347M, 12% of world imports), France ($311M) and the United Kingdom ($267M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Stuffed pasta the same in all countries?
The base HS code 190220 for Stuffed pasta is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for stuffed pasta in Brazil?
In Brazil, stuffed pasta (HS 190220) is classified under NCM 1902.20.00.