19022000
PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MILK; PASTRYCOOKS' PRODUCTS›Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared
Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared
Subcodes (4)
19022010Duty: 0-8,5%
Containing more than 20% by weight of fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates
19022030Duty: 0-50%
Containing more than 20% by weight of sausages and the like, of meat and meat offal of any kind, including fats of any kind or origin
19022091Duty: 0-8,3%
Other - Cooked
19022099Duty: 0-8,3%
Other
Tariff classification
CN code 190220 covers stuffed pasta whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, including ravioli, tortellini, dumplings, gyoza and wontons with meat, cheese, vegetable or fish fillings. Products may be fresh, frozen or ready to eat.
Food safety and import requirements
Stuffed pasta containing animal-origin ingredients is subject to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on animal-origin food hygiene. Import requires EU-approved production facilities. Frozen products must maintain cold chain at minus 18 degrees Celsius. Microbiological criteria under Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 apply to ready-to-eat products.
Trade and import
Import requires TRACES NT notification and veterinary certificates for animal-origin products. Border controls at BCPs include documentary, identity and physical checks. Frozen products require refrigerated container transport. Major exporters are Italy, China and European countries.
Stuffed pasta CN 1902 20 - EU import controls
Stuffed pasta (ravioli, tortellini, dumplings) under CN 1902 20 carries compound duties. Fillings may contain meat, cheese or vegetables. Products with meat filling are subject to veterinary controls and must originate from approved countries. Allergen and ingredient labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 is mandatory.
Frequently asked questions
Do meat ravioli require veterinary certificates?
Yes. Stuffed pasta containing meat or other animal-origin ingredients requires veterinary certification for EU import. The production facility must be EU-approved. Inspection takes place at the designated border control post.
What temperature requirements apply to frozen pasta?
Frozen stuffed pasta must be stored and transported at minus 18 degrees Celsius or below. The cold chain must not be broken. Temperature must be monitored throughout transport.
Are dumplings classified the same as ravioli?
Yes. Dumplings as stuffed pasta are classified under CN 190220 regardless of shape, culinary tradition or filling type.
Are meat-filled pasta CN 1902 20 subject to veterinary controls?
Yes, pasta CN 1902 20 with meat filling is subject to veterinary controls and must originate from EU-approved countries. Veterinary health certificates and TRACES notification are required for meat-containing imports.
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