1902.20.00.40 - Frozen

This HTS category, 1902.20.00.40, specifically designates frozen pasta that has been stuffed with meat or other substances, or is otherwise prepared. This includes a wide array of filled pasta products, such as ravioli, tortellini, and cannelloni, which have undergone a freezing process for preservation. The key classification criteria are the presence of stuffing and the state of being frozen.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 1902.20.00.60 ("Other"), which would cover stuffed pasta that is not frozen, or other preparations of stuffed pasta that do not fit the specific definition of frozen. While both fall under the broader umbrella of stuffed pasta, the frozen state is the definitive characteristic for classification into this sub-subheading.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification relies on a direct interpretation of the description, emphasizing the dual criteria of being stuffed and being frozen. Importers and exporters should ensure that the physical form and preservation method of their stuffed pasta products precisely align with the "Frozen" designation to ensure accurate customs declarations.