Plantain Meal for Baking
Plantain meal for baking is a coarsely ground meal from dried plantains, a Chapter 8 product. It is classified under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a meal from Chapter 8 products, and it does not meet the cereal milling criteria in Chapter 11 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the meal is from roots or tubers
Root and tuber meals are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not a cereal meal, as that would fall under heading 1103
• Ensure the product is labeled as plantain meal for customs clarity
• Keep documentation of the plantain source to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 1106.30.00
Banana Flour
Banana flour is a finely ground powder made from dried green bananas, which are products of Chapter 8. It is classified under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a flour from Chapter 8 products, and it does not meet the cereal milling criteria in Chapter 11 notes.
Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is produced by milling dried coconut meat after oil extraction, a product of Chapter 8. It falls under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a flour from Chapter 8 products, and it is not a cereal product per Chapter 11 notes.
Dragon Fruit Powder
Dragon fruit powder is a spray-dried powder from pitahaya, a Chapter 8 exotic fruit. It is classified under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a powder from Chapter 8 products, and it does not meet the cereal milling criteria in Chapter 11 notes.
Dried Plantain Powder
Dried plantain powder is a fine powder obtained by milling dehydrated plantains, which are products of Chapter 8. It is classified under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a flour or meal made from Chapter 8 products, and it does not meet the cereal milling criteria of Chapter 11 notes.
Durian Powder
Durian powder is a freeze-dried durian pulp converted to fine powder, from Chapter 8 durian fruit. It falls under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a powder from Chapter 8 products, and it is not a cereal product per Chapter 11 notes.
Gluten-Free Banana Flour Blend Base
Gluten-free banana flour blend base is a pure banana flour milled to a fine consistency, made from dried bananas of Chapter 8. It falls under tariff item 1106.30.00 as a flour from Chapter 8 products, and it is not a cereal product per Chapter 11 notes.