Baby Food Palm Hearts Puree
A finely homogenized palm heart puree in 200g retail jars intended for infant feeding. While it resembles a homogenized vegetable preparation, it is specifically palm hearts, which are classified under heading 20.08 as edible parts of plants, and does not meet the criteria for subheading 2005.10 which applies only to vegetables of Chapter 7.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the puree is made from vegetables of Chapter 7, not palm hearts
Homogenized vegetable preparations for infants are classified under 2005.10, but palm hearts are not vegetables of Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not classified as a homogenized vegetable preparation under 2005.10, which applies only to vegetables of Chapter 7
• Keep packaging labels showing the 200g net weight and infant food designation for CBSA verification
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