Veal and Vegetable Baby Food Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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