1902.20.00.20 - Canned 🖩

This classification pertains to stuffed pasta products that have been preserved or packaged in a manner that involves canning. This includes items such as ravioli, tortellini, or cannelloni that are filled with various ingredients (e.g., meat, cheese, vegetables) and then hermetically sealed in cans, often with accompanying sauces or liquids. The canning process significantly alters the preservation method and presentation of the pasta, differentiating it from other forms of prepared stuffed pasta.

The primary distinction of this category lies in its packaging method. While the parent category encompasses all stuffed pasta, whether cooked, uncooked, or otherwise prepared, this specific subcategory is exclusively for those presented in a canned format. This implies a longer shelf life and a ready-to-eat or heat-and-serve preparation method.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 1902.20.00.20 is definitive once a product meets the criteria of being stuffed pasta and is presented in a canned form. Examples would include canned ravioli in tomato sauce or canned stuffed shells.