Banana and plantain
Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8: > Of the products of chapter 8: > Banana and plantain
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 1106.30.20.00
Organic Banana Flour
Finely milled powder made from dried, green bananas, used as a gluten-free baking alternative. Classified under HTS 1106.30.2000 as flour from the products of Chapter 8 (bananas), meeting the particle size and milling criteria for this heading. It is produced by dehydrating unripe bananas and grinding them into a fine powder suitable for food applications.
Green Plantain Flour
Powder obtained by milling dehydrated green plantains, popular in Latin American cuisine for arepas and tortillas. Falls under HTS 1106.30.2000 as meal/flour from Chapter 8 products (plantains), fragmented to pass 1.25mm sieve per groats/meal definition. High resistant starch content makes it ideal for low-glycemic baking.
Unripe Banana Powder
Fine powder from spray-dried green bananas, used in smoothies and baby food for resistant starch benefits. HTS 1106.30.2000 applies to powders meeting flour/meal sieve criteria from Chapter 8 bananas. Distinguished from beverage whiteners by food-grade milling without additives.
Plantain Meal for Baking
Coarsely ground meal from dried plantains, used in traditional fufu and porridge recipes. Classified in HTS 1106.30.2000 as fragmented Chapter 8 product passing 2mm sieve for corn-like meal definition. Provides earthy flavor and binding in gluten-free goods.
Gluten-Free Banana Flour Blend Base
Pure banana flour serving as base for gluten-free blends, milled to fine consistency for pancakes. HTS 1106.30.2000 for unmixed flour from dried bananas (Chapter 8). High starch content >80% qualifies under Chapter 11 milling provisions.
Dried Plantain Powder
Ultra-fine powder from air-dried plantains, ideal for thickening soups and smoothies. Meets HTS 1106.30.2000 as powder from Chapter 8 plantains, with >95% passing 315 micron sieve. Commonly exported from Uganda and Colombia.