U.S. imports of Couscous, Prepared or Unprepared (HS 190240) totaled $1.1M in September 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Couscous, Prepared or Unprepared paid $82K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 7.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 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.
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$1.1MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $14.1M of Couscous, Prepared or Unprepared.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 1902
Subheading 190240 · $1.1M of $150.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902400000 | Couscous, Whether or not Prepared | $1.3M | 6.91% | 55.63% | $87K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1902400000 | Couscous, Whether or not Prepared | $78K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Canada and Israel together supply 63% of it. Turkey pays 18.9% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
40.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.39% of imports for consumption.