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Canned Chicken Baby Food Puree

This is a homogenized preparation of finely pureed chicken meat, specifically designed for infants and young children, canned for retail sale. It falls under HTS 1602.10.50.60 as it consists of prepared meat homogenized and packaged in cans suitable for baby food retail consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+20.0%26.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005Lower: 23.7% vs 26.4%

If vegetables or fruits predominate over meat

Products where non-meat ingredients like vegetables form the primary component shift to Chapter 20 for prepared vegetables.

2104.10Lower: 15.7% vs 26.4%

If contains significant dairy or grain additives

Baby food soups with milk or cereal bases exceeding meat content classify under prepared soups and broths.

1602.90Lower: 18.9% vs 26.4%

If not specifically homogenized or not for infants

Non-homogenized or general retail meat preparations fall outside infant-specific subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the product meets FDA infant food standards including nutritional labeling and heavy metal testing before import

• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and proof of homogenization process in documentation to avoid misclassification

• Ensure cans are labeled 'suitable for infants' in English to comply with retail sale requirements