U.S. imports of plantains, fresh or dried (HS 080310) totaled $34.8M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlantains — the starchy cooking banana distinct from dessert banana varieties — are classified separately from other bananas under their own heading, with the US schedule distinguishing fresh (0803101000) and dried (0803102000) forms alongside a legacy aggregate line. Guatemala and Ecuador are the primary US suppliers, consistent with their broader dominance in tropical fruit exports to North America. All fresh plantain shipments are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection, and importers should verify that country-specific entry requirements — including any applicable pest-risk conditions — are met before shipment.
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For US tariff purposes, plantains are classified under heading 0803.10 while other bananas fall under 0803.90. The distinction is botanical and commercial: plantains (Musa paradisiaca and related cultivars) are starchy, typically cooked before eating, and are not interchangeable with dessert bananas at the classification level. CBP generally follows the commercial understanding of the trade, so documentation identifying the product as plantains supports correct classification.
Fresh plantains require USDA APHIS phytosanitary clearance and may be subject to pest-risk conditions specific to the country of origin. Dried plantains, having undergone a drying process, generally present a lower phytosanitary risk, but they remain subject to FDA oversight as a food product and must comply with labeling and prior notice requirements. Importers should confirm current APHIS and FDA requirements for both forms with a licensed customs broker.
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Imports
$34.8M
from 12 countries · YTD: $136.4M
Exports
$4.1M
Deficit of $30.7M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $30.7M (net importer)
YTD: $136.4M imported (April 2026)
1.7K shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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