Gerber Chicken and Rice Baby Food from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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