Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Fruits & Edible Plant Parts (N.E.S.) (SITC 05896) totaled $219.3M in August 2026, imported from 98 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Fruits & Edible Plant Parts (N.E.S.) paid $10.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA 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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8.8K import shipments a month
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.
Basic heading 17 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 05896 · $219.3M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and South Korea together supply 44% of it.
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Imports
$219.3MYoY · free account
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$53.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5B of Prepared or Preserved Fruits & Edible Plant Parts (N.E.S.) and exported $560.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.