Canned Banana Pulp for Baking from Japan
Canned banana pulp is prepared from mashed Cavendish bananas, preserved in light syrup for stability, ideal for bakery fillings and desserts. Classified under HTS 2008.99.13.00 as it represents preserved banana pulp not fitting other specific fruit preparations. It meets Chapter 20 criteria for otherwise prepared fruit pulp.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Label cans clearly as 'banana pulp' with ingredient breakdown to satisfy FDA prior notice requirements
• Check for phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free processing for fruit pulp
• Avoid over-declaring sugar content to prevent shift to higher-duty sweetened subheadings