Fresh Cavendish Bananas from Mexico
Cavendish bananas are the most common variety of fresh bananas imported worldwide, harvested green and ripened during transport. They fall under HTS 0803.90.00 as 'other' bananas (not plantains) that are fresh. This code covers all fresh or dried bananas excluding plantains.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh fruit
• Ensure bananas are free from pests like fruit flies; fumigation may be required for certain origins
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh bananas' to avoid misclassification as plantains