Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Specifically includes malt extract, starch products, pasta, couscous, bread, pastry, biscuits, etc. This chapter does not include: roasted coffee substitutes (Chapter 09), preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, etc. (Chapter 16), sugar confectionery (Chapter 17), cocoa products (Chapter 18), and ready-to-eat cereal foods (Chapter 20). Heading 1902 covers pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, etc.; couscous, whether or not prepared. However, heading 1902 does not include: soups and broths and preparations therefor (heading 2104), stuffed pasta products (heading 1902) if their filling consists of more than 20% by weight of meat, meat offal, fish, etc. (then classified in Chapter 16). First 2 digits 19: represents Chapter 19, preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4, 02: represents heading 1902, pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed or otherwise prepared; couscous. Digits 5-6, 11: represents subheading 1902.11, uncooked pasta, not stuffed (i.e., pasta that is uncooked and not stuffed and not otherwise prepared). Note: subheading 1902.11 refers only to uncooked and unstuffed pasta; if the pasta is cooked or stuffed, it is classified under 1902.20 or 1902.30. The goods are uncooked pasta and do not contain filling, meeting the description of subheading 1902.11. If the pasta were cooked or stuffed, it would be classified under 1902.20 (cooked or stuffed pasta); if it were couscous, it would be classified under 1902.40. Therefore, based on the degree of processing and whether it is stuffed, it is correctly classified under 1902.11.
Chapter
Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Specifically includes malt extract, starch products, pasta, couscous, bread, pastry, biscuits, etc. This chapter does not include: roasted coffee substitutes (Chapter 09), preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, etc. (Chapter 16), sugar confectionery (Chapter 17), cocoa products (Chapter 18), and ready-to-eat cereal foods (Chapter 20).
Heading
Heading 1902 covers pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni, etc.; couscous, whether or not prepared. However, heading 1902 does not include: soups and broths and preparations therefor (heading 2104), stuffed pasta products (heading 1902) if their filling consists of more than 20% by weight of meat, meat offal, fish, etc. (then classified in Chapter 16).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 19: represents Chapter 19, preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4, 02: represents heading 1902, pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed or otherwise prepared; couscous. Digits 5-6, 11: represents subheading 1902.11, uncooked pasta, not stuffed (i.e., pasta that is uncooked and not stuffed and not otherwise prepared). Note: subheading 1902.11 refers only to uncooked and unstuffed pasta; if the pasta is cooked or stuffed, it is classified under 1902.20 or 1902.30.
Classification Basis
The goods are uncooked pasta and do not contain filling, meeting the description of subheading 1902.11. If the pasta were cooked or stuffed, it would be classified under 1902.20 (cooked or stuffed pasta); if it were couscous, it would be classified under 1902.40. Therefore, based on the degree of processing and whether it is stuffed, it is correctly classified under 1902.11.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'uncooked spaghetti', 'uncooked macaroni', etc., which should accurately reflect the product's attributes. Ingredients: List the main raw materials, such as wheat flour, water, salt, etc., and whether additives are contained. Whether filling is contained should be indicated. Processing Method: State the processing status of the pasta, such as uncooked, unstuffed, not otherwise prepared. Packaging Specifications: Declare the type and specifications of packaging, such as bag, box, net weight per package, etc. Brand: Declare the brand name of the goods; if no brand, indicate 'None'. Model or Item Number: If there is a model or item number, it should be declared for identification. Production Date: Declare the production date of the goods in year-month-day format. Shelf Life: Declare the shelf life of the goods, such as 12 months. Customs declaration example:
Product Name: Uncooked spaghetti
Ingredients: Durum wheat flour, water
Processing Method: Uncooked, unstuffed
Packaging Specifications: 500g/bag, 20 bags/carton
Brand: ABC
Model: ABC-001
Production Date: 2025-01-01
Shelf Life: 24 months
HS Code: 19021100 Mistakenly classifying cooked pasta under 1902.11, when it should actually be classified under 1902.20. Mistakenly classifying stuffed pasta under 1902.11, when it should actually be classified under 1902.20. Ignoring whether the pasta has been otherwise prepared (e.g., seasoned), which may lead to classification errors.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as 'uncooked spaghetti', 'uncooked macaroni', etc., which should accurately reflect the product's attributes.
⚠️ Writing only 'noodles' or 'pasta' without indicating 'uncooked' or 'unstuffed'.
Ingredients
List the main raw materials, such as wheat flour, water, salt, etc., and whether additives are contained. Whether filling is contained should be indicated.
⚠️ Failing to indicate whether filling is contained, or incorrectly declaring stuffed pasta as unstuffed.
Processing Method
State the processing status of the pasta, such as uncooked, unstuffed, not otherwise prepared.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring cooked or dried pasta as uncooked.
Packaging Specifications
Declare the type and specifications of packaging, such as bag, box, net weight per package, etc.
⚠️ Failing to indicate packaging specifications, or they do not match the actual goods.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the goods; if no brand, indicate 'None'.
⚠️ Incorrect brand declaration or omission.
Model or Item Number
If there is a model or item number, it should be declared for identification.
⚠️ Failing to declare model or item number.
Production Date
Declare the production date of the goods in year-month-day format.
⚠️ Failing to declare or incorrect format.
Shelf Life
Declare the shelf life of the goods, such as 12 months.
⚠️ Failing to declare or inconsistent with the label.
Mistakenly classifying cooked pasta under 1902.11, when it should actually be classified under 1902.20.
Mistakenly classifying stuffed pasta under 1902.11, when it should actually be classified under 1902.20.
Ignoring whether the pasta has been otherwise prepared (e.g., seasoned), which may lead to classification errors.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: According to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, subheading 1902.11 applies only to uncooked and unstuffed pasta. If the pasta has been cooked, stuffed, or otherwise prepared, it is classified under 1902.20. If it is couscous, it is classified under 1902.40. Therefore, determining the processing status and whether the pasta is stuffed is key. 190220 Cooked or stuffed pasta: 1902.20 includes cooked or stuffed pasta, while 1902.11 is limited to uncooked and unstuffed pasta. The core difference lies in the processing status and whether it is stuffed. 190230 Other pasta: 1902.30 includes other pasta, such as cooked or otherwise prepared but unstuffed pasta, while 1902.11 is limited to uncooked and unstuffed. 190240 Couscous: 1902.40 specifically refers to couscous, while 1902.11 refers to uncooked and unstuffed pasta; the two differ in ingredients and processing. 190120 Uncooked stuffed pasta: 1901.20 is pasta premixes or dough, while 1902.11 is finished uncooked and unstuffed pasta; the degree of processing differs. 190219 Other uncooked pasta: 1902.19 is other uncooked and unstuffed pasta (e.g., containing eggs), while 1902.11 specifically refers to uncooked pasta not containing eggs. Confirm whether the pasta has been cooked. Confirm whether the pasta is stuffed. Confirm whether the pasta contains eggs (if it contains eggs, it may be classified under 1902.19). Confirm whether it is couscous. Check whether the ingredients and processing method are consistent with the declaration.
Basis
Core basis for classification: According to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, subheading 1902.11 applies only to uncooked and unstuffed pasta. If the pasta has been cooked, stuffed, or otherwise prepared, it is classified under 1902.20. If it is couscous, it is classified under 1902.40. Therefore, determining the processing status and whether the pasta is stuffed is key.
Confused Codes：
190220 - Cooked or stuffed pasta
1902.20 includes cooked or stuffed pasta, while 1902.11 is limited to uncooked and unstuffed pasta. The core difference lies in the processing status and whether it is stuffed.
190230 - Other pasta
1902.30 includes other pasta, such as cooked or otherwise prepared but unstuffed pasta, while 1902.11 is limited to uncooked and unstuffed.
190240 - Couscous
1902.40 specifically refers to couscous, while 1902.11 refers to uncooked and unstuffed pasta; the two differ in ingredients and processing.
190120 - Uncooked stuffed pasta
1901.20 is pasta premixes or dough, while 1902.11 is finished uncooked and unstuffed pasta; the degree of processing differs.
190219 - Other uncooked pasta
1902.19 is other uncooked and unstuffed pasta (e.g., containing eggs), while 1902.11 specifically refers to uncooked pasta not containing eggs.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the pasta has been cooked.
✓ Confirm whether the pasta is stuffed.
✓ Confirm whether the pasta contains eggs (if it contains eggs, it may be classified under 1902.19).
✓ Confirm whether it is couscous.
✓ Check whether the ingredients and processing method are consistent with the declaration.
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether pasta is 'uncooked'? Uncooked means the pasta has not undergone any heating or cooking process, only shaping and drying. If the pasta has undergone heat treatment such as boiling, baking, etc., it is considered cooked and should be classified under 1902.20. Which code should egg-containing pasta be classified under? Uncooked and unstuffed pasta containing eggs should be classified under 1902.19 (other uncooked pasta), not 1902.11. 1902.11 specifically refers to uncooked pasta not containing eggs. Which code should cooked spaghetti be classified under? Cooked spaghetti should be classified under 1902.20 (cooked or stuffed pasta), whether or not stuffed. Which code are instant noodles (convenience noodles) usually classified under? If instant noodles have been cooked or seasoned, they are usually classified under 1902.30 (other pasta). If they are uncooked fried noodle blocks, they may be classified under 1902.30. The specific classification depends on the processing method. Which code should couscous be classified under? Couscous should be classified under 1902.40, whether or not cooked. Which code should pasta premix be classified under? Pasta premix should be classified under 1901.20 (pasta premixes and dough), not 1902. How to check the tariff rate for 190211? The tariff rate depends on the importing country and country of origin. You can check the customs website of the importing country or use official tariff inquiry tools. Rates may vary due to trade agreements. What are common errors when declaring 190211? Common errors include: declaring cooked pasta as uncooked, declaring stuffed pasta as unstuffed, failing to indicate whether eggs are contained, incorrectly using 1902.19, etc.
Q: How to determine whether pasta is 'uncooked'?
A: Uncooked means the pasta has not undergone any heating or cooking process, only shaping and drying. If the pasta has undergone heat treatment such as boiling, baking, etc., it is considered cooked and should be classified under 1902.20.
Q: Which code should egg-containing pasta be classified under?
A: Uncooked and unstuffed pasta containing eggs should be classified under 1902.19 (other uncooked pasta), not 1902.11. 1902.11 specifically refers to uncooked pasta not containing eggs.
Q: Which code should cooked spaghetti be classified under?
A: Cooked spaghetti should be classified under 1902.20 (cooked or stuffed pasta), whether or not stuffed.
Q: Which code are instant noodles (convenience noodles) usually classified under?
A: If instant noodles have been cooked or seasoned, they are usually classified under 1902.30 (other pasta). If they are uncooked fried noodle blocks, they may be classified under 1902.30. The specific classification depends on the processing method.
Q: Which code should couscous be classified under?
A: Couscous should be classified under 1902.40, whether or not cooked.
Q: Which code should pasta premix be classified under?
A: Pasta premix should be classified under 1901.20 (pasta premixes and dough), not 1902.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 190211?
A: The tariff rate depends on the importing country and country of origin. You can check the customs website of the importing country or use official tariff inquiry tools. Rates may vary due to trade agreements.
Q: What are common errors when declaring 190211?
A: Common errors include: declaring cooked pasta as uncooked, declaring stuffed pasta as unstuffed, failing to indicate whether eggs are contained, incorrectly using 1902.19, etc.
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