Frozen-Thawed Banana Pulp from China
Banana pulp initially frozen then thawed for preservation, used in beverage concentrates, classified under HTS 2008.99.13.00 post-thaw as preserved pulp. It avoids frozen classification if not imported frozen. Meets 'otherwise prepared' criteria in Chapter 20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Document thawing process to justify preserved status over frozen fruit classification
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to prove non-frozen state at entry
• Avoid retail packaging under 250g to prevent infant food misclassification risks