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Pineapples, Fresh or Dried

Name: Pineapples, Fresh or Dried (SITC 05795) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 05795Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $87.0M; YTD $573.0M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $11.3M

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U.S. imports of pineapples, fresh or dried (SITC 05795) totaled $87.0M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Pineapples, Fresh or Dried paid $85K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.1% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Pineapples are a high-volume tropical fruit import with well-established supply chains, and the fresh segment is dominated by the MD-2 (extra-sweet) variety that reshaped global trade in the early 2000s. USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection applies at entry, with mealybugs and other scale insects among the quarantine pests most commonly intercepted on fresh pineapple shipments. Dried pineapple, by contrast, moves through FDA food-safety review focused on sulfite residues and added-sugar labeling compliance rather than phytosanitary concerns. Importers handling both fresh and dried forms under this heading should be prepared for distinct regulatory pathways and documentation requirements depending on the product form.

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3.8K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$87.0MYoY · Pro

Exports

$11.3MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$89.6M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 40 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.61%

Basic heading 05795 · $87.0M of $14.4B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Costa Rica and Honduras together supply 87% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What phytosanitary pests are most commonly intercepted on fresh pineapple shipments?

USDA APHIS inspectors most frequently intercept mealybugs and scale insects on fresh pineapple crowns and fruit surfaces. Exporters are typically required to treat or inspect pineapples before export, and phytosanitary certificates must attest to freedom from regulated pests. Importers should confirm that packing facilities at origin follow approved sanitation and inspection protocols to minimize the risk of shipment rejection or treatment requirements at the US port of entry.

How do regulatory requirements differ between fresh and dried pineapple imports?

Fresh pineapples are primarily subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary review focused on pest interception, while dried pineapple falls under FDA oversight as a processed food product. For dried pineapple, FDA review focuses on food safety parameters including sulfite preservative levels (which trigger labeling requirements above certain thresholds), moisture content, and microbiological standards. Importers should ensure that dried pineapple suppliers provide Certificates of Analysis and that product labeling complies with FDA requirements before entry.