IQF Frozen Plantain Slices from Canada
Individually quick frozen plantain slices from green or ripe plantains, typically used in Caribbean and African cuisines for frying or baking. Classified under HTS 0811.90.10.00 as frozen plantains, which are a type of banana, uncooked or simply frozen without further cooking. These remain firm for cooking applications post-thawing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
3.4%
Rate breakdown
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
• Obtain certificates of freeze analysis showing core temperature below -18°C to comply with FDA import requirements for frozen foods
• Distinguish plantains from sweet bananas in invoices to prevent reclassification; plantains have higher starch content
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg without proper ventilation to prevent thawing during transit, which could lead to rejection