Bulk Dried Banana Pieces
Bulk dried banana pieces are irregularly chopped dehydrated bananas packed loose for industrial use in cereals or baking. Classified in HTS 0803.90.00.45 as other dried bananas, suitable for further processing unlike retail packs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried insufficiently for immediate consumption
0813 applies to partially dried fruits still soft/suitable fresh-like use.
If ground into flour or powder
Milled dried bananas become flours of Chapter 11, not whole dried fruit.
If blended with preservatives or flavors
Any preparation beyond drying shifts to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ship in bulk containers (e.g
• 25kg bags) to affirm industrial use and avoid retail set classifications
• Include end-use statement for food processors to support valuation and preference claims
• Test for microbial contamination; bulk lots require higher scrutiny than consumer packs
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