Fresh Saba Plantains
Fresh Saba plantains, a Filipino cooking variety, feature angular shapes and firm texture ideal for boiling in stews or banana cue frying. HTS 0803.10.10.00 covers these fresh plantains imported from the Philippines, distinguished by their short, robust bunches. Primarily used in Asian markets for savory dishes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported from specified tropical countries
Special rate provisions apply to plantains from certain developing nations, changing duty structure.
If considered plantain-type bananas
Regional trade names may lead to classification under mixed banana-plantain categories.
If imported frozen after minimal processing
Flash-frozen plantains enter as dried leguminous vegetables if processed beyond fresh state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce entering U.S. ports
• Ensure boxes are labeled with country of origin and botanical name Musa paradisiaca
• Avoid mixing with Cavendish bananas in same container to prevent classification disputes
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Fresh Green Plantains
Fresh green plantains are unripe plantains harvested before ripening, commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cooking for boiling, frying, or tostones. They fall under HTS 0803.10.10.00 as fresh plantains, distinct from sweet bananas due to their starchy texture and cooking requirements. These are imported in green bunches for ripening control during transport.
Fresh Ripe Plantains
Fresh ripe plantains have yellow skins with black spots, offering sweet flavor for roasting or mashing in West African and Caribbean dishes. Classified under HTS 0803.10.10.00 as fresh plantains, they differ from bananas by higher starch and thicker skins suited for cooking. Imported in ventilated boxes to allow ethylene-induced ripening.
Fresh Burro Plantains
Fresh Burro plantains are small, stubby varieties from Mexico and Central America, prized for their dense texture in tostones and patacones. Under HTS 0803.10.10.00 as fresh plantains, they are imported green for twice-fried preparations. Their compact size reduces shipping volume compared to larger varieties.
Fresh Horse Plantains
Fresh Horse plantains, also called machado, are large elongated varieties from Colombia used for industrial processing into chips and flour. Classified under HTS 0803.10.10.00 as fresh plantains, they come in heavy bunches for bulk import. Their size makes them economical for large-scale cooking operations.
Fresh Dominico Plantains
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.