1902.20.00 - Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared

This HTS category, 1902.20.00, specifically encompasses stuffed pasta that has been filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, or other substances. This includes a wide variety of filled pasta products, regardless of whether they have undergone cooking, freezing, or any other preparation process prior to importation. The defining characteristic for classification within this heading is the presence of a filling enclosed within the pasta dough.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Uncooked pasta not stuffed or otherwise prepared (under the broader heading 1902) would refer to basic pasta shapes like spaghetti or macaroni before any filling is added. "Other pasta" (1902.30.00) typically covers pasta shapes not specifically listed or falling under other categories, such as broken or irregularly shaped pasta. Couscous, whether prepared or not (1902.40.00), is a distinct product made from semolina, differing in its processing and final form from typical stuffed pasta.

Within 1902.20.00, further sub-classification is often required to differentiate based on packaging and preparation. For instance, "Canned" (1902.20.00.20) would apply to stuffed pasta preserved in cans, usually with a sauce or liquid. The "Other" subcategory encompasses all remaining stuffed pasta products not specifically canned, allowing for a comprehensive classification of various chilled, frozen, or dried filled pasta items.