Aseptic Banana Pulp Pack from Germany
Aseptic banana pulp is sterilized and packed in bags-in-box for extended shelf life, used primarily in yogurt production and ice cream bases. It qualifies for HTS 2008.99.13.00 as preserved banana pulp, prepared without freezing or specific infant homogenization. The aseptic process preserves natural texture for industrial applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include sterilization method details in documentation to prove compliance with preservation standards
• Test for microbial contamination pre-shipment to avoid FDA import alerts on fruit preparations
• Specify industrial end-use on entry to differentiate from retail packs that might need different labeling