Similac Beef Vegetable Baby Food Puree
Similac Beef Vegetable Baby Food Puree is a nutritionally complete homogenized blend of beef and vegetables, packaged in single-serve 4-ounce retail pouches for young children. It is finely homogenized and put up for retail sale as food suitable for infants or young children, meeting the definition of homogenized preparations under subheading 1602.10. This product contains more than 20% by weight of meat, qualifying it for classification in Chapter 16.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains only poultry meat (chicken or turkey) as the meat component
This subheading specifically covers homogenized preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus and turkeys.
If the product is sold as a meat preparation rather than a homogenized infant food
Preparations of beef not meeting the homogenized infant food definition may fall under this heading for beef preparations.
If the product is a mixed food preparation with less than 20% meat by weight
Food preparations not meeting the meat content threshold for Chapter 16 may be classified as homogenized composite food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as homogenized and intended for infants or young children, with a net weight not exceeding 250 g per container, to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify that the beef content exceeds 20% by weight to meet Chapter 16 classification rules
• Consult the CBSA's tariff classification advice service for binding rulings if unsure about the product's eligibility
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