Diced Bananas in Heavy Syrup
Firm ripe bananas diced into small pieces and packed in heavy sugar syrup for extended shelf life, often sold in glass jars. Classified in HTS 2008.99.1500 as other preserved bananas, excluding homogenized infant food or juices. Ideal for baking or topping yogurt.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized for infants
Baby food-style homogenized bananas fall under specific infant food subheading with precedence.
If dried
Dried bananas (banana chips) are under fresh/dried fruits in Chapter 08.
If processed as juice concentrate
Concentrated banana puree resembling juice shifts to fruit juices heading 2009.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure jar lids meet FDA tamper-evident standards for retail food imports
• Declare exact syrup Brix value (per Chapter 20 notes) if over certain thresholds to confirm classification
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.15.00
Canned Sliced Bananas in Syrup
Bananas that are peeled, sliced, and preserved in a light sugar syrup within airtight cans, ready for direct consumption. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.1500 as 'other' prepared or preserved bananas, not fitting fresh, frozen, or juice categories. It is shelf-stable and commonly used in fruit salads or desserts.
Whole Peeled Bananas in Juice
Whole bananas peeled and preserved in their own juice or clarified fruit juice, packed in pouches or tins. This qualifies under HTS 2008.99.1500 for other banana preparations not specified elsewhere, like purees or infant foods. Popular for low-sugar diets.
Preserved Banana Medley
A retail pack of assorted banana sizes preserved in natural juice, including plantains, for gourmet use. Classified in HTS 2008.99.1500 as other bananas, not homogenized or juiced per notes. Suitable for salads or baking.
Banana Chunks in Light Syrup
Large chunks of Cavendish bananas preserved in light syrup, vacuum-sealed in flexible pouches for retail. Falls under HTS 2008.99.1500 as other preserved bananas, distinct from frozen or dried forms. Used in cereals or as snack packs.
Tropical Banana Preserve Tin
Bananas from tropical regions preserved whole in syrup tins, shelf-stable for export markets. HTS 2008.99.1500 covers these other preserved forms excluding infant homogenized per subheading notes. Common in baking aisles.