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U.S. imports of homogenized vegetables (SITC 09812) totaled $155K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Homogenized Vegetables paid $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $119K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Homogenized Vegetables imports of $155K in April 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $110K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataVegetable purées and pastes processed to a uniform, homogenized consistency — commonly used in infant foods, foodservice bases, and industrial food manufacturing — enter US commerce under FDA oversight, with prior notice and facility registration required for all foreign shippers. Unlike canned or frozen whole vegetables, the homogenization process substantially transforms the raw material, which can affect both classification and the applicable duty rate. Moisture content, added salt or sugar, and whether the product is heat-sterilized or aseptically packed are specification details that matter for both classification accuracy and shelf-life documentation at entry.
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Added ingredients can shift a product out of a pure vegetable heading into a prepared-food or composite-food category, potentially changing the applicable duty rate and regulatory treatment. Importers should obtain a full ingredient declaration and percentage breakdown from the supplier and verify classification with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Aseptic bulk pouches and retort-sterilized retail pouches or jars are the dominant formats. Aseptic bulk is preferred for industrial and foodservice buyers because it allows ambient storage and flexible portion sizing, while retail formats are common for infant-food applications. Packaging format can also influence FDA labeling requirements, so confirming compliance before importation is advisable. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer for admissibility guidance.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | $131K | -- | -$131K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $87K | +$87K |
| BARBADOS | -- | $39K | +$39K |
| PERU | -- | $37K | +$37K |
| PANAMA | -- | $34K | +$34K |
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