Explore global trade with HS codes

HS Code 0803 covers bananas and plantains, fresh or dried. The classification distinguishes between plantains (0803.10) used primarily as cooking vegetables and dessert bananas (0803.90) consumed fresh. This tropical fruit category supports a global trade worth over $14 billion annually. Major exporters include Ecuador, Philippines, and Costa Rica, with the EU and USA as leading importers. The supply chain requires controlled ripening facilities and careful logistics to prevent premature deterioration. Trade is influenced by multinational fruit companies, preferential tariff agreements like the EU banana protocol, and certification schemes for sustainable/fair trade production methods.