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U.S. imports of bananas, fresh or dried (not elsewhere specified) (HS 080390) totaled $234.6M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Bananas, Fresh or Dried (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $28K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $125K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFresh dessert bananas are one of the highest-volume fresh fruit imports entering the US, with Guatemala and Ecuador consistently leading supply and Costa Rica and Colombia also significant sources. The US tariff schedule under this heading includes a dedicated line for certified organic bananas (0803900025) alongside conventional fresh (0803900035) and dried (0803900045) forms, reflecting growing retail demand for organic certification. All fresh banana shipments require USDA APHIS phytosanitary clearance, and importers should be aware that ripening-room practices and cold-chain specifications are closely tied to retailer contract requirements.
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13.1K shipments/mo
To classify bananas under the certified organic line (0803900025), the shipment must be accompanied by a valid organic certificate issued by a USDA-accredited certifying agent or an equivalent foreign certifier recognized under a USDA equivalency arrangement. The certificate must identify the specific product and producer. Misuse of the organic line without proper certification can result in reclassification and potential penalties.
Yes. USDA APHIS enforces phytosanitary requirements for fresh bananas, including phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country and inspection at US ports of entry. Certain pest detections — such as banana weevil or Fusarium wilt — can trigger additional treatment requirements or shipment refusal. Importers sourcing from multiple origins should maintain current knowledge of APHIS admissibility conditions by country.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0803
Subheading 080390 · $234.6M of $274.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$234.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$51.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Guatemala and Ecuador together supply 58% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.01%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0803900035 | Bananas, Fresh | $180.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0803900025 | Certified Organic Bananas | $53.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0803900045 | Bananas, Dried | $1.1M | 2.58% | 11.49% | $28K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0803900000 | Bananas, Fresh or Dried | $51.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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