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U.S. imports of couscous, prepared or unprepared (HS 190240) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Couscous, Prepared or Unprepared paid $53K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $448K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Couscous, Prepared or Unprepared imports of $1.3M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCouscous — granulated semolina traditionally associated with North African cuisine — is consolidated into a single 10-digit line (1902400000) covering both prepared and unprepared forms, simplifying classification relative to other pasta headings. Canada leads US imports, with Israel, Italy, Morocco, and France also among top suppliers; the presence of Morocco and France reflects both traditional production regions and European re-export channels. Importers should note that flavored or seasoned couscous kits containing additional ingredients may require careful review to confirm classification remains within this heading rather than a composite food preparation heading. FDA oversight applies at entry.
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Classification depends on whether the couscous remains the essential character of the product. If seasoning packets or other components are included separately in a kit, CBP may treat the couscous itself under 1902400000 and classify other components separately, or may classify the kit as a composite food preparation under a different heading. A binding ruling request is advisable for multi-component retail kits.
The single 10-digit line 1902400000 does not differentiate by grain size, organic certification, or preparation method — all couscous, whether fine, medium, or whole-wheat, prepared or plain, falls here. Quality distinctions matter for commercial grading and labeling but do not create separate tariff lines within this heading.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902400000 | COUSCOUS, WHETHER OR NOT PREPARED | $1.3M | 11.81% | $53K |
COUSCOUS, WHETHER OR NOT PREPARED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1902400000 | COUSCOUS, WHETHER OR NOT PREPARED | $165K |
COUSCOUS, WHETHER OR NOT PREPARED
46.9K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $292K | -- | -$292K |
| New York | $259K | $14K | -$244K |
| Texas | $174K | $6K | -$168K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $493K | -- | -$493K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $218K | -- | -$218K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $174K | $32K | -$142K |