Baby Food Palm Hearts Puree
Finely homogenized palm heart puree in 200g retail jars for infant feeding. While vegetable-like, classified under 2008.91.00.00 as palm hearts unless meeting strict homogenized criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 0.9% | +7.5% | 8.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 0.9% | — | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 0.9% | — | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 0.9% | — | 0.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 0.9% | — | 0.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized for infants in ≤250g containers
Homogenized vegetable preparations for infants take precedence per subheading note.
If with added soups or broths
Preparations like soups containing palm hearts fall under heading 2104.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm container net weight ≤250g and homogenization to check against 2005.10 precedence
• Include nutritional analysis and age suitability statements for FDA review
• Label 'infant food' clearly but avoid therapeutic claims to prevent drug classification
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