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