IQF Frozen Plantain Slices from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required
- FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
- AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
- AQ1
USDA APHIS · May be required
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS data may be required
Licenses & permits (4)
- APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
- Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
- APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
- Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product
AD/CVD cases
No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.
CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026
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