Quick answer
What is HS code 1902, what Chinese noodle products fall under it, and what tariffs / certifications apply when exporting to GCC, SEA, and Africa?
DDT operates inside Dongwang International Food Market — Guangzhou's largest food wholesale hub. HS 1902 (Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substances) is the workhorse for Chinese instant noodles, vermicelli, and stuffed pasta. DDT ships HS 1902 to 17 countries — here's what the destination-country tariff and labeling landscape looks like.
Background
This question comes up regularly from overseas buyers researching China-based sourcing options. The short version: there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but the trade-offs are well understood and we've documented them across 669 customs declarations to 17 countries.
What it means for buyers
When you're choosing between sourcing approaches, the practical levers are: (a) minimum order quantity per SKU, (b) which certifications the supplier already holds, (c) whether one consolidator handles export customs end-to-end, and (d) whether the price you pay already includes the Chinese export tax refund.
How DDT handles this
We work with 568 verified merchants inside Dongwang International Food Market in Guangzhou. As a registered 1039 trade pilot, we ship mixed containers (multiple SKUs, multiple merchants) to 17 countries — across SEA, GCC, Africa, Russia, and South America. 669 customs declarations to date.
Buyers send us a product list with target quantities and destination port. We respond with FOB Guangzhou, CIF destination, and DDP pricing within 48 hours, including merchant coordination and Chinese export customs handling.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between HS 1902.30 and 1902.40?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Are Chinese stuffed dumplings classified under HS 1902 or HS 1601?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
What's the MFN tariff for HS 1902 in Saudi Arabia?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Does HS 1902 require Halal certification by default?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Can hand-pulled noodles be exported under HS 1902?
We handle this on a case-by-case basis when you send your spec. Email [email protected] for a tailored answer.
Get a quote
Email [email protected] with your product list and target quantities. Reply within 48 hours.