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U.S. imports of food preparations for infants, for retail sale (HS 190110) totaled $31.7M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Food Preparations for Infants, for Retail Sale paid $10.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 33% on $30.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Food Preparations for Infants, for Retail Sale imports of $31.7M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataInfant formula and related preparations for young children sold at retail are among the most heavily regulated food imports, subject to FDA oversight under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and, for formula specifically, additional requirements under the Infant Formula Act governing nutrient composition and manufacturing controls. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading by milk solids content (notably the 10% threshold) and by the presence of oligosaccharides — a distinction that reflects the growing market for prebiotic-enriched formulas. Mexico leads US imports, with the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain also significant suppliers; the prominence of Ireland and the UK reflects major multinational infant nutrition manufacturing operations in those countries. Importers must ensure foreign manufacturers are registered with FDA and that each shipment clears FDA review before distribution; consult a licensed customs broker and FDA-registered agent for admissibility procedures.
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Infant formula is subject to the Infant Formula Act, which requires manufacturers to notify FDA before introducing a new formula or making a significant change to an existing one. Imported formula must meet the same nutrient composition standards as domestically produced formula, and the foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA. FDA may place formula on import alert if it does not meet these standards, resulting in detention without physical examination at the port of entry.
Lines 1901101100 and 1901101600 specifically cover formulas containing oligosaccharides (prebiotic fibers added to mimic components of human breast milk) with more than 10% milk solids. These are enumerated separately because they represent a distinct and growing product category with different formulation profiles. Importers of oligosaccharide-enriched formulas must use these specific lines rather than the general infant preparation lines to ensure correct duty treatment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901101600 | INFANT PRPS CNTN OLIGOSACCHARIDES GT 10%MILK SOLID | $22.8M | 32.89% | $7.5M |
| 1901105600 | PREPS YNG CHLDRN,CNTNG GT 10% MLK SLDS, NESOI | $7.7M | 34.19% | $2.6M |
| 1901105400 | PREPS YNG CHLDRN,CNTNG GT 10% MLK SLDS,NTE10 CH4 | $839K | -- | -- |
| 1901109100 | FOOD PREP,CHILDREN, FLOUR/STARCH/DAIRY ETC, NESOI | $348K | 12.06% | $42K |
| 1901102900 | PREPS FOR INFANT USE RETAL GT 10% MILK SOLID NESOI | $23K | 24.90% | $6K |
| 1901104900 | PREPS FOR INFANT USE, FOR RETAIL SALE, NESOI | $3K | 24.89% | $716 |
| 1901101100 | INFNT FRMUL CNTN OLIGOSSACCHARIDES GT 10%MLK SLDS | $0 | -- | -- |
INFANT PRPS CNTN OLIGOSACCHARIDES GT 10%MILK SOLID
PREPS YNG CHLDRN,CNTNG GT 10% MLK SLDS, NESOI
PREPS YNG CHLDRN,CNTNG GT 10% MLK SLDS,NTE10 CH4
FOOD PREP,CHILDREN, FLOUR/STARCH/DAIRY ETC, NESOI
PREPS FOR INFANT USE RETAL GT 10% MILK SOLID NESOI
PREPS FOR INFANT USE, FOR RETAIL SALE, NESOI
INFNT FRMUL CNTN OLIGOSSACCHARIDES GT 10%MLK SLDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1901100002 | PREPARATIONS FOR INFANT USE, FOR RETAIL SALE | $26.9M |
PREPARATIONS FOR INFANT USE, FOR RETAIL SALE
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $22.0M | +$22.0M |
| IRELAND | $9.4M | -- | -$9.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $7.5M | $26K | -$7.5M |
| MEXICO | $6.8M | $295K | -$6.5M |
| SPAIN | $4.0M | $302K | -$3.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $16.0M | -- | -$16.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $12.3M | +$12.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $5.9M | $172K | -$5.7M |