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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.8%+25.0%27.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.8%β€”2.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.8%β€”2.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.8%β€”2.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.8%β€”2.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1104Lower: 14.5% vs 27.8%

If containing significant corn/maize germ fractions

Corn germ always goes to 1104 regardless of starch; blends with banana powder may shift primary classification.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 27.8%

If pre-mixed into flour preparations for baking

Heading 1901 covers prepared flours; further processing beyond simple milling excludes from Chapter 11 raw products.

0713.10.20.00Higher: 35% vs 27.8%

If derived from dried leguminous vegetables like beans

Heading 0713 peas/beans precede Chapter 8 products in 1106; misidentified legume flours common error.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit sieve test results (95% through 1.25mm) to CBP to confirm classification as meal/powder vs. whole germ (1104)

β€’ Certify no roasting or coffee-substitute processing, excluded to headings 0901/2101 per Chapter 11 notes

β€’ Use ISF filings early; high-volume shipments from Ecuador/Colombia trigger agricultural inspections

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.

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.