U.S. exports of Homogenized Vegetables (SITC 09812) totaled $602K in August 2026.
Importers of Homogenized Vegetables paid $8K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Homogenized Vegetables imports of $86K in August 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $121K.
Last updated: August 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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11 import shipments a month
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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Basic heading 09812 · $602K of $11.7B
Exports · August 2026
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Belgium and Chile together take 91% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M of Homogenized Vegetables and exported $4.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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