Banana Flour from Japan
Finely ground powder made from dried green bananas (plantains), a product of chapter 8. Classified under HTS 1106.30.40.00 as flour from chapter 8 fruits, not meeting cereal milling criteria of chapter 11 notes. Used in gluten-free baking and baby food.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product originates from chapter 8 fruits and meets powder fineness; coarse products may shift to 0813
• Provide lab analysis confirming non-cereal composition to avoid misclassification as animal feed (2302)
• Label as 'gluten-free' if applicable, but ensure no cross-contamination with grains during milling