Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried
HS v2017 Code: 0803
About bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried
HS code 0803 covers the import and export of bananas, including plantains, which are a staple food crop and a major global agricultural commodity. Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits worldwide, playing a significant role in the global food supply chain and the economies of many tropical and subtropical regions. As a highly versatile and nutritious fruit, bananas are an important source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, making them a valuable part of a balanced diet.
Production process
Banana production involves several key steps. The process typically begins with the cultivation of banana plants, which are propagated from suckers or tissue culture. Farmers carefully manage the growth of the plants, providing them with the necessary water, nutrients, and pest control. Once the banana bunches are ready for harvest, they are carefully cut and transported to packing facilities, where the fruit is washed, sorted, and prepared for distribution. Depending on the intended market, bananas may be shipped fresh or undergo various post-harvest treatments, such as ripening or drying, to extend their shelf life and meet the specific requirements of importers and consumers.
Production inputs
The production of bananas requires several key inputs, including fertile land, water for irrigation, and suitable climatic conditions. Farmers also rely on agricultural machinery, such as tractors and harvesters, as well as specialized packaging materials to protect the fruit during transportation. Additionally, the industry utilizes various agrochemicals, including fertilizers and pesticides, to optimize crop yields and maintain plant health.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 0803 is fresh or dried bananas and plantains. These fruits are widely consumed as a staple food, as well as in the production of various food products, such as 2006 (Fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallized)) and 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Family tree for bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/08'>08: Fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0803'>0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0801'>0801: Nuts, edible; coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0802'>0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0804'>0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0805'>0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0806'>0806: Grapes; fresh or dried</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0807'>0807: Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas); fresh</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0808'>0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0809'>0809: Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0810'>0810: Fruit, fresh; n.e.c. in chapter 08</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0811'>0811: Fruit and nuts; uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0812'>0812: Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved; e.g. by sulphur dioxide gas, brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0813'>0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0814'>0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080310'>080310: Fruit, edible; plantains, fresh or dried</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/080390'>080390: Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried</a>"]
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