Bananas and plantains — HTS 0803
Bananas and plantains, fresh or dried
Chapter 08 › Heading 0803
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0803 is a four-digit product category for bananas and plantains, whether fresh or dried. It groups these related products together at a broad level; the heading itself is not usually the complete code needed for entry, duty treatment, or reporting.
To reach the specific eight-digit HTSUS subheading, review the product’s condition and type—such as whether it is fresh or dried and whether it is a banana or plantain—then follow the indented descriptions under heading 0803. Confirm that the product’s physical characteristics and commercial description match the selected subheading. If the goods are prepared, preserved, or combined with other ingredients, another heading may apply instead of 0803.
What to check
- Confirm whether the goods are fresh, dried, prepared, or preserved before starting classification.
- Identify whether the product is commercially a banana or a plantain, using product specifications and supplier records.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy, including the six-digit and eight-digit descriptions, rather than stopping at heading 0803.
- Compare the product description, packaging, processing, and intended presentation with the official subheading text and relevant notes.
- Request a customs-broker review or seek a binding classification ruling when the product’s condition or type is ambiguous.
HTS heading 0803 summary
Bananas and plantains is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0803.10 | Plantains |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0803.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0803?
Bananas and plantains, fresh or dried. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.