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HS HEADING 0803

Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried

In plain English

This category includes edible bananas and plantains, whether they are fresh or dried. The classification separates these items into two groups based on their specific type. One group covers plantains, while the other covers bananas that are not plantains. Both groups apply to the fruit in either its fresh or dried state.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0803.10

Fruit, edible; plantains, fresh or dried

0803.90

Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried

Covered items classified under 0803

Chapter 08 classification notes

Phytosanitary certificates required in most jurisdictions. Shelf-life and fumigation requirements apply to some species (e.g., methyl bromide fumigation for some US stone-fruit imports).

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Sugared / crystallised fruit belongs in Chapter 20 (2006). Frozen fruit with added sugar also moves to 20. Nut butters / pastes: Chapter 20 (peanut butter 2008.11) rather than 0802.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 08

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