Banana Pulp for Ice Cream Base from Mexico
This concentrated banana pulp is preserved for use as a natural flavor base in premium ice creams, maintaining authentic banana aroma and color. It is classified in HTS 2008.99.13.00 as banana pulp, fitting preserved fruit preparations without added spirit or fermentation. Ideal for industrial food processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
3.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for bulk pulp shipments to meet 24-hour rule and avoid penalties
• Provide proof of alcohol content <0.5% vol to stay within Chapter 20 non-spirit scope
• Segment invoices by pulp type to prevent blending with mixtures triggering different duties