Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. This chapter includes foodstuffs prepared directly from cereal flour, such as pasta, macaroni, cakes, etc., as well as processed pasta products. The key feature is that these foodstuffs are usually based on cereal flour, shaped, dried or cooked, but not deeply mixed with ingredients of other chapters. This chapter does not include prepared meat or fish products (Chapter 16) or vegetable products (Chapter 20). Heading 1902 covers pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with filling) or otherwise prepared, such as macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, egg noodles, vermicelli, etc., but excluding unleavened bread. It mainly includes uncooked raw pasta, dried pasta, instant noodles, etc. The key distinction is whether the pasta has been further processed into a ready-to-eat dish; if only simply dried or not fully cooked, it remains in this heading. First 2 digits 19: represents Chapter 19, i.e., preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4 02: represents heading 1902, i.e., pasta, including macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, etc. Digits 5-6 19: represents subheading 1902.19, i.e., other pasta, referring to pasta other than pasta containing eggs (1902.11) and uncooked stuffed pasta (1902.20), etc. Specifically includes ordinary noodles without eggs, macaroni, vermicelli, etc., as well as pasta that has been simply dried or not fully cooked. The product is a pasta product, made primarily from cereal flour, shaped, dried, etc., not deeply seasoned or mixed with other ingredients into a ready-to-eat dish, thus classified under 1902. If the pasta is stuffed and uncooked, it should be classified under 1902.20; if it contains eggs, under 1902.11; if it has been cooked into a ready-to-eat meal, it may be classified under 1902.30 or other chapters.
Chapter
Chapter 19 covers preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. This chapter includes foodstuffs prepared directly from cereal flour, such as pasta, macaroni, cakes, etc., as well as processed pasta products. The key feature is that these foodstuffs are usually based on cereal flour, shaped, dried or cooked, but not deeply mixed with ingredients of other chapters. This chapter does not include prepared meat or fish products (Chapter 16) or vegetable products (Chapter 20).
Heading
Heading 1902 covers pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with filling) or otherwise prepared, such as macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, egg noodles, vermicelli, etc., but excluding unleavened bread. It mainly includes uncooked raw pasta, dried pasta, instant noodles, etc. The key distinction is whether the pasta has been further processed into a ready-to-eat dish; if only simply dried or not fully cooked, it remains in this heading.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 19: represents Chapter 19, i.e., preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products. Digits 3-4 02: represents heading 1902, i.e., pasta, including macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, etc. Digits 5-6 19: represents subheading 1902.19, i.e., other pasta, referring to pasta other than pasta containing eggs (1902.11) and uncooked stuffed pasta (1902.20), etc. Specifically includes ordinary noodles without eggs, macaroni, vermicelli, etc., as well as pasta that has been simply dried or not fully cooked.
Classification Basis
The product is a pasta product, made primarily from cereal flour, shaped, dried, etc., not deeply seasoned or mixed with other ingredients into a ready-to-eat dish, thus classified under 1902. If the pasta is stuffed and uncooked, it should be classified under 1902.20; if it contains eggs, under 1902.11; if it has been cooked into a ready-to-eat meal, it may be classified under 1902.30 or other chapters.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared product, such as 'macaroni', 'noodles', 'vermicelli', etc., must be consistent with the actual product. Ingredient content: List the main ingredients and proportions, such as wheat flour, water, salt, etc., and indicate whether eggs are contained. Processing method: Indicate whether it has been cooked, dried, stuffed, etc., such as 'uncooked, dried'. Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as 'plastic bag, 500g/bag'. Brand: Declare the brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Whether stuffed: Clearly state whether it contains filling, such as 'not stuffed'. Whether contains eggs: Indicate whether it contains eggs or other egg ingredients. Product name: macaroni; Ingredient content: wheat flour 75%, water 20%, salt 5%; Processing method: uncooked, dried; Packaging specifications: 500g/bag, 20 bags/carton; Brand: ABC; Whether stuffed: not stuffed; Whether contains eggs: does not contain eggs. Not indicating whether eggs are contained, leading to subheading classification errors. Incorrectly classifying stuffed pasta under 1902.19, when it should be under 1902.20. Unclear description of processing method, such as 'cooked' may change classification.
Product name
The specific name of the declared product, such as 'macaroni', 'noodles', 'vermicelli', etc., must be consistent with the actual product.
⚠️ Writing only 'pasta' is too general; it should be specific to the type.
Ingredient content
List the main ingredients and proportions, such as wheat flour, water, salt, etc., and indicate whether eggs are contained.
⚠️ Omitting egg content information, leading to classification errors.
Processing method
Indicate whether it has been cooked, dried, stuffed, etc., such as 'uncooked, dried'.
⚠️ Not indicating whether stuffed or cooked.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging form and net weight, such as 'plastic bag, 500g/bag'.
⚠️ Packaging unit unclear, affecting statistics.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with actual product or omitted.
Whether stuffed
Clearly state whether it contains filling, such as 'not stuffed'.
⚠️ Stuffed but not declared, leading to classification errors.
Whether contains eggs
Indicate whether it contains eggs or other egg ingredients.
⚠️ Contains eggs but not declared, mistakenly classified under 1902.19.
Example： Product name: macaroni; Ingredient content: wheat flour 75%, water 20%, salt 5%; Processing method: uncooked, dried; Packaging specifications: 500g/bag, 20 bags/carton; Brand: ABC; Whether stuffed: not stuffed; Whether contains eggs: does not contain eggs.
Common Mistakes：
Not indicating whether eggs are contained, leading to subheading classification errors.
Incorrectly classifying stuffed pasta under 1902.19, when it should be under 1902.20.
Unclear description of processing method, such as 'cooked' may change classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the raw materials, processing method, whether eggs are contained, and whether stuffed. 1902.19 applies to other pasta, i.e., pasta without eggs, not stuffed, uncooked or only dried. If it contains eggs, it is classified under 1902.11; if stuffed and uncooked, under 1902.20; if cooked, possibly under 1902.30. Also note the distinction from 1901 (malt extract, starch products) and 1905 (bread, pastry). 190211 Pasta containing eggs: 190211 is pasta containing eggs, while 190219 is other pasta not containing eggs. The key difference is whether eggs are contained. 190220 Stuffed pasta: 190220 is uncooked stuffed pasta, such as dumplings, wontons, etc., while 190219 is pasta not stuffed. 190230 Other pasta: 190230 is cooked pasta, such as instant noodles, while 190219 is uncooked or only dried pasta. 190590 Other bread, pastry: 190590 includes baked goods such as bread, pastry, etc., while 190219 is unbaked pasta products. Does it contain eggs? Is it stuffed? Has it been cooked? Is it mainly made from cereal flour? Is it a ready-to-eat meal?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the raw materials, processing method, whether eggs are contained, and whether stuffed. 1902.19 applies to other pasta, i.e., pasta without eggs, not stuffed, uncooked or only dried. If it contains eggs, it is classified under 1902.11; if stuffed and uncooked, under 1902.20; if cooked, possibly under 1902.30. Also note the distinction from 1901 (malt extract, starch products) and 1905 (bread, pastry).
Confused Codes：
190211 - Pasta containing eggs
190211 is pasta containing eggs, while 190219 is other pasta not containing eggs. The key difference is whether eggs are contained.
190220 - Stuffed pasta
190220 is uncooked stuffed pasta, such as dumplings, wontons, etc., while 190219 is pasta not stuffed.
190230 - Other pasta
190230 is cooked pasta, such as instant noodles, while 190219 is uncooked or only dried pasta.
190590 - Other bread, pastry
190590 includes baked goods such as bread, pastry, etc., while 190219 is unbaked pasta products.
Self-Check：
✓ Does it contain eggs?
✓ Is it stuffed?
✓ Has it been cooked?
✓ Is it mainly made from cereal flour?
✓ Is it a ready-to-eat meal?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for 190219? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, or refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. Tariff rates may vary due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and it is recommended to refer to the latest official publication. What is the difference between 190219 and 190230? 190219 is other pasta uncooked or only dried, while 190230 is cooked pasta, such as instant noodles, instant macaroni, etc. The key difference is whether it has been cooked. Which code should pasta containing eggs be classified under? Pasta containing eggs should be classified under 190211, not 190219. When declaring, provide ingredient proof indicating the egg content proportion. How is stuffed pasta classified? Uncooked stuffed pasta is classified under 190220, such as frozen dumplings, wontons, etc. If cooked, it may be classified under 190230 or other chapters. What are common errors in declaration? Common errors include: not indicating whether eggs are contained, not stating whether stuffed, vague description of processing method, brand inconsistent with actual product, etc. These may lead to classification errors or customs clearance delays. What certifications are required for exporting 190219 pasta to the EU? It must comply with EU food safety standards, and may require health certificates, certificates of origin, ingredient analysis reports, etc. Specific certification requirements can be consulted with local customs or professional agencies. How to determine whether pasta belongs to 190219? Mainly check whether it is made from cereal flour, whether it contains eggs, whether it is stuffed, and whether it is cooked. If none of these apply, it is classified under 190219. How to choose HS codes for selling pasta via cross-border e-commerce? Choose based on the actual product attributes, such as ordinary dry noodles under 190219, egg noodles under 190211, instant noodles under 190230. It is recommended to consult a customs broker or use customs pre-classification services.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 190219?
A: You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, or refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. Tariff rates may vary due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and it is recommended to refer to the latest official publication.
Q: What is the difference between 190219 and 190230?
A: 190219 is other pasta uncooked or only dried, while 190230 is cooked pasta, such as instant noodles, instant macaroni, etc. The key difference is whether it has been cooked.
Q: Which code should pasta containing eggs be classified under?
A: Pasta containing eggs should be classified under 190211, not 190219. When declaring, provide ingredient proof indicating the egg content proportion.
Q: How is stuffed pasta classified?
A: Uncooked stuffed pasta is classified under 190220, such as frozen dumplings, wontons, etc. If cooked, it may be classified under 190230 or other chapters.
Q: What are common errors in declaration?
A: Common errors include: not indicating whether eggs are contained, not stating whether stuffed, vague description of processing method, brand inconsistent with actual product, etc. These may lead to classification errors or customs clearance delays.
Q: What certifications are required for exporting 190219 pasta to the EU?
A: It must comply with EU food safety standards, and may require health certificates, certificates of origin, ingredient analysis reports, etc. Specific certification requirements can be consulted with local customs or professional agencies.
Q: How to determine whether pasta belongs to 190219?
A: Mainly check whether it is made from cereal flour, whether it contains eggs, whether it is stuffed, and whether it is cooked. If none of these apply, it is classified under 190219.
Q: How to choose HS codes for selling pasta via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Choose based on the actual product attributes, such as ordinary dry noodles under 190219, egg noodles under 190211, instant noodles under 190230. It is recommended to consult a customs broker or use customs pre-classification services.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.