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HSChapter 16
Finely homogenized meat preparations — including pureed or blended products formulated for infant and toddler feeding or clinical nutrition — enter the US under tariff line 1602100002 and require USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment. France is the dominant supplier under this heading, reflecting the country's established role in producing shelf-stable, fine-textured meat preparations for specialty food markets. Importers should note that retail labeling for infant-targeted products may also trigger FDA review depending on the product's intended use and nutrient claims.
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Customs classification guidance generally treats homogenized preparations as those reduced to a uniform, fine-particle emulsion or puree — typically with a particle size and texture distinguishing them from coarsely ground or chunked products. Products that are merely minced or ground but retain visible texture are more likely to classify elsewhere in Chapter 16. When the degree of processing is ambiguous, a binding ruling from CBP provides the most reliable classification determination.
France has a long-established industry producing shelf-stable, fine-textured meat preparations — including pâtés and infant-food formats — that meet the strict processing and packaging standards required for FSIS-approved export to the US. This combination of culinary tradition, approved-establishment infrastructure, and product-format expertise has made France the primary source for this narrow but specialized category.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $21K | +$21K |
| PANAMA | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | -- | -- |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1602100002 | HOMOGENIZED PREPS OF MEAT, MEAT OFFAL OR BLOOD | $39K |
HOMOGENIZED PREPS OF MEAT, MEAT OFFAL OR BLOOD
13.7K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
PREPARED OR PRESERVED BOVINE MEAT ETC. NESOI
HS 160250
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $31K | +$31K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | -- | -- |