Gerber Chicken and Rice Baby Food from Japan
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 — 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
• 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