U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts (HS 200891) totaled $2.7M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts paid $26K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPalm hearts — the tender inner core harvested from certain palm species — are classified under a single 10-digit line (2008910000) and enter the US almost exclusively from South American origins, with Ecuador and Peru the leading suppliers. The product is commercially significant in the specialty and natural-foods retail segment, typically packed in brine in glass jars or cans. Because palm heart harvesting practices intersect with sustainability concerns in some source regions, buyers increasingly request chain-of-custody documentation alongside standard FDA admissibility requirements.
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Most commercially traded palm hearts come from cultivated peach palm (Bejuco) or other non-protected species and are not subject to CITES restrictions. However, importers sourcing from wild-harvest operations should verify that the species and harvest method comply with both the exporting country's regulations and any applicable US import requirements. Documentation of species identity and legal harvest origin is advisable.
Canned palm hearts are subject to FDA prior notice, facility registration, and — as a hermetically sealed low-acid or acidified food — must comply with FDA's LACF/acidified food regulations (21 CFR Parts 108, 113, 114). The foreign processing establishment must be registered with FDA and have filed scheduled processes. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA specialist to confirm current admissibility requirements.
Subheading 10 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200891 · $2.7M of $396.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$69KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $27.2M of Prepared or Preserved Palm Hearts and exported $502K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008910000 | Palm Hearts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $2.7M | 0.96% | 77.61% | $26K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008910000 | Palm Hearts, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $69K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Ecuador and Peru together supply 89% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.96% of imports for consumption.