Gerber Chicken and Rice Baby Food

This homogenized pureed preparation combines tender chicken meat with rice, specifically formulated for infants and toddlers as a complete meal. It is put up in retail jars suitable for young children, classifying it under HTS 1602.10.50.80 as a homogenized meat preparation for retail sale to infants. The smooth texture ensures easy swallowing for early weaning stages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.40.00.00Higher: 35% vs 23.9%

If vegetable-based with minimal meat content

Predominantly vegetable preparations shift to Chapter 20 for prepared vegetables, not meat-focused Chapter 16.

2104.10.00Lower: 20.7% vs 23.9%

If fortified with soups or broths as primary ingredient

Soups and broths with meat fall under prepared foods heading 2104, not pure homogenized meats.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 23.9%

If not specifically homogenized or not for infant retail sale

Other prepared meat products without homogenization or infant-specific retail packaging use broader subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify nutritional labeling complies with FDA infant food standards, including allergen declarations for meat proteins

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming homogenization and absence of non-permitted additives for young children

Avoid misclassification as general pet food; emphasize retail infant use in entry docs to prevent audits

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