Prepared Pasta Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $60.4M from 54 Countries

HS 190230

Prepared Pasta, Not Elsewhere Specified

U.S. imports of prepared pasta, not elsewhere specified (HS 190230) totaled $60.4M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Prepared pasta that is neither stuffed nor simply uncooked — including ready-to-eat and shelf-stable formats — falls under heading 190230, subdivided in the US schedule into canned (1902300020), frozen (1902300040), and all other prepared forms (1902300060). South Korea leads US import supply under this heading, a reflection of the strong commercial presence of Korean instant noodle and convenience pasta products, followed by Italy and Canada. China and Thailand are also significant sources. FDA entry review applies to all prepared pasta shipments as processed food products.

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Imports

$60.4M

from 54 countries · YTD: $207.8M

Exports

$14.5M

Deficit of $46.0M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $46.0M (net importer)

YTD: $207.8M imported (April 2026)

2.7K shipments/month

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BREAD, PASTRY, CAKES, ETC NESOI & PUDDINGS

HS 190590

$537.3M

COOKIES (SWEET BISCUITS)

HS 190531

$180.9M

MALT EXTRACT; FLOUR, MEAL, MILK ETC PROD ETC NESOI

HS 190190

$59.3M

PASTA, UNCOOKED, NOT STUFFED ETC., NESOI

HS 190219

$59.0M

WAFFLES AND WAFERS

HS 190532

$49.9M

MIXES & DOUGHS FOR PREP OF BAKERS WARES HDG 1905

HS 190120

$42.5M

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Why does South Korea rank as the top supplier of prepared pasta to the US?

South Korea's leadership under heading 190230 reflects the large US market for Korean-style instant noodles and convenience pasta products, which are classified as prepared pasta rather than uncooked pasta. These products differ commercially from Italian-style pasta that dominates the uncooked headings.

What distinguishes 'prepared pasta' under 190230 from the uncooked pasta headings?

Heading 190230 covers pasta that has been further processed beyond simply drying — such as pre-cooked, canned, or frozen pasta ready for consumption with minimal preparation. Uncooked, non-stuffed pasta (whether with or without eggs) is classified under headings 190211 or 190219 instead.

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