Baby Food Sweet Corn Puree
> A pureed sweet corn product intended for infant feeding, finely homogenized but packaged in containers exceeding 250 g or not exclusively for retail infant use. Because it does not meet the definition of "homogenized vegetables" under subheading 2005.10, it remains classified as a prepared sweet corn product under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the puree is in containers not exceeding 250 g and put up for retail sale as food for infants or young children or for dietetic purposes
Subheading 2005.10 covers homogenized vegetables meeting those conditions and takes precedence over other subheadings of heading 20.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the product's container weight exceeds 250 g or that it is not marketed exclusively for infants to avoid reclassification under subheading 2005.10
• Declare the exact preparation method (cooked, homogenized) to the CBSA
• Keep supplier documentation showing the corn variety (Zea mays var. saccharata)
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.80.00
Canned Creamed Sweet Corn
> Creamed sweet corn made from fresh kernels cooked with a creamy base and preserved in cans without vinegar or acetic acid. It is a non-frozen preparation of sweet corn, falling squarely under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Canned Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
> Whole kernel sweet corn that is blanched, packed in brine or water, and heat-preserved in metal cans. As a non-frozen, non-vinegar preparation of sweet corn, it is classified under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Corn Relish Base
> Chopped sweet corn preserved in jars as a base for homemade relish, prepared without vinegar. Since it is a non-frozen, non-vinegar preparation of sweet corn, it belongs under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Fiesta Sweet Corn Blend
> A canned mixture of sweet corn with onions, peppers, and lime seasoning, where sweet corn is the principal ingredient. As a non-frozen, non-vinegar vegetable preparation, it is classified under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Low Sodium Cream Style Corn
> Cream-style sweet corn with reduced sodium, processed and canned for preservation. It is a non-frozen, non-vinegar preparation of sweet corn, classified under tariff item 2005.80.00.
Mexican Style Sweet Corn
> Sweet corn flavored with chili, lime, and cotija cheese, preserved in pouches. Despite the added flavorings, it remains a vegetable preparation of sweet corn under tariff item 2005.80.00, provided it does not contain more than 20% cheese by weight.