Dried Cavendish Bananas from China
Dried Cavendish bananas are premium banana slices from the Cavendish variety, dehydrated to remove moisture while preserving natural sweetness and banana flavor. They fall under HTS 0803.90.00.45 as dried bananas (other than plantains), distinct from fresh bananas in 0803.10. Classified here due to the drying process that alters their state for extended shelf life.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify moisture content below 20% to confirm 'dried' status and avoid reclassification as fresh or provisionally preserved
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving no pests or diseases, as required for all dried fruits entering the US
• Label accurately with country of origin and ensure no added sugars if claiming natural dried status to prevent duty disputes