U.S. imports of Plantains, Fresh or Dried (HS 080310) totaled $36.7M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlantains — starchy cooking bananas distinct from dessert banana varieties — are classified separately from other bananas under their own HS6 heading, with the US schedule distinguishing fresh (0803101000) from dried (0803102000) product. Guatemala leads US import supply, followed by Ecuador and Colombia, reflecting the crop's concentration in Central and South American tropical growing zones. Fresh plantains are highly perishable and require careful cold-chain management, while dried plantains serve the snack and ingredient markets with a longer shelf life. FDA admissibility review applies to both fresh and dried forms.
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1.4K import shipments a month
Plantains are specifically enumerated under heading 080310, while dessert bananas fall under 080300. The distinction is based on the intended use and botanical variety — plantains are starchy, typically cooked before eating, and classified separately. Importers should ensure that commercial invoices and packing lists clearly identify the product as plantains to avoid misclassification.
Fresh plantains (0803101000) are highly perishable and require refrigerated or temperature-controlled shipping, with a short window between harvest and retail. Dried plantains (0803102000) are shelf-stable and can move via standard dry-container freight, making them better suited for longer supply chains or inventory buffering. The choice of form significantly affects freight costs, port-of-entry handling, and downstream distribution requirements.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 0803
Subheading 080310 · $36.7M of $278.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0803101000 | Plantains, Fresh | $36.6M | 0.0014% | 0.01% | $508 |
| 0803102000 | Plantains, Dried | $119K | 1.10% | 78.70% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0803100000 | Plantains, Fresh or Dried | $4.5M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$36.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $428.8M of Plantains, Fresh or Dried and exported $49.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Guatemala and Ecuador together supply 73% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
99.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.