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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved fruits & edible plant parts (n.e.s.) (SITC 05896) totaled $217.3M in July 2026, traded with 95 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Fruits & Edible Plant Parts (N.E.S.) paid $8.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $75.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 16 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 05896 · $217.3M of $14.4B
A broad residual category, this heading captures prepared or preserved fruits and edible plant parts not described by any more specific provision — ranging from candied ginger and preserved figs to processed jackfruit and other specialty items gaining traction in plant-based food markets. Because the heading functions as a catch-all, correct classification requires ruling out every more specific fruit or plant-part heading before placing goods here, making detailed product specifications essential. FDA prior notice and labeling compliance apply to all imported prepared food products in this category, and novel or minimally processed plant parts may trigger additional review. Importers dealing in trending ingredients such as preserved breadfruit or processed cactus should work closely with a licensed customs broker to confirm classification.
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8.9K shipments/mo
Products such as candied ginger root, preserved bamboo shoots, processed jackfruit, and other prepared plant-based ingredients that are not specifically described elsewhere in the schedule are typical candidates. The key test is that no more specific heading covers the product — classification here is by exclusion, so thorough schedule review is necessary.
Yes — the heading explicitly covers edible parts of plants broadly, not just fruit flesh. Preserved roots (such as ginger or turmeric), stems, and similar botanical components can fall here if they are prepared or preserved and not captured by a more specific provision. Documentation should clearly identify the plant species and the part of the plant being imported.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Korea, South together supply 43% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$217.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$48.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.