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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 2.8% | +25.0% | 27.8% |
| π²π½Mexico | 2.8% | β | 2.8% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 2.8% | β | 2.8% |
| π©πͺGermany | 2.8% | β | 2.8% |
| π―π΅Japan | 2.8% | β | 2.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted as pure starch, not whole flour
Heading 1107 for cereal/fruit starches; refined extraction changes from meal/powder.
If dried bananas imported whole for domestic milling
Unmilled dried fruit stays in Chapter 8; US milling avoids import duties on flour.
If sweetened and baked into cookies post-import
Further manufacture into sweet biscuits moves to Chapter 19 finished goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Conduct ash deduction tests per Chapter 11 Note (A); exceed limits shifts to 2302 dog/cat food by-products
β’ FDA registration mandatory; prior notice via ACE for all shipments over 10kg
β’ Invoice separately from blend additives to maintain pure 1106 classification
Related Products 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.
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.