1902.11.20 - Exclusively pasta

This HTS classification covers uncooked pasta that is not stuffed or otherwise prepared, and importantly, must contain eggs. This includes a wide variety of pasta shapes and forms such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagna, gnocchi, ravioli, and cannelloni, provided they are presented in their uncooked state and contain egg as an ingredient. Couscous, in its uncooked form and containing eggs, also falls under this category.

This specific category is distinguished from its sibling, 1902.11.40.00, by the absence of mixed preparations. While 1902.11.40.00 encompasses pasta packaged with sauce preparations, this classification is strictly for the pasta itself. Furthermore, the presence of eggs is a defining characteristic that separates it from other potential classifications within Chapter 19.

The subcategories for 1902.11.20 differentiate based on the country of origin. Specifically, the classification is further refined to distinguish between pasta that is a product of a European Union (EU) country and those that are products of countries other than an EU country. This distinction is crucial for applying specific trade agreements, tariffs, or import regulations that may vary based on the geographical origin of the goods.