Fresh Dominico Plantains from China
Fresh Dominico plantains from the Dominican Republic have thin skins and sweet-savory flavor perfect for mangú breakfast dishes. HTS 0803.10.10.00 includes these fresh plantains imported in green stage for controlled ripening. Popular in Hispanic markets for home cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label cartons with varietal name and harvest date for customs verification
• Comply with USDA residue monitoring program for pesticide testing
• Use 10-12 day transit times from Caribbean to minimize quality loss