Veal and Vegetable Baby Food Blend from China
Homogenized veal meat blended with pureed vegetables, sold in retail multi-packs for infant nutrition. Classified in HTS 1602.10.10.00 when meat is the principal ingredient in this prepared form for babies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Quantify meat vs. vegetable ratio in invoices; over 50% veg may trigger Chapter 20 reclass
• Pre-register with FDA for infant formula if fortified with vitamins beyond natural levels
• Use tamper-evident seals mandatory for retail infant foods to pass inspection