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U.S. exports of homogenized vegetables (SITC 09812) totaled $207K in July 2026.
Importers of Homogenized Vegetables paid $10K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $88K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Homogenized Vegetables imports of $106K in July 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $125K.
Last updated: July 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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19 shipments/mo
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.
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Exports · July 2026
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Peru and Japan together take 47% of it.
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Imports
$106KYoY · Pro
Exports
$207KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.