HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0803.10 – Fruit, edible; plantains, fresh or dried
HS code 0803.10 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, plantains, fresh or dried. It is used for fresh green plantains, fresh ripe plantains, dried plantain slices, plantain flour and plantain chips (raw material).
What HS 0803.10 covers
Plantains are a staple food crop and a significant agricultural commodity, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Unlike dessert bananas, plantains are typically cooked before consumption and are a primary source of carbohydrates for millions of people. The international trade of plantains is robust, driven by demand from countries where they are a dietary staple, as well as from diaspora communities globally. Major exporters include Ecuador, Colombia, and Costa Rica, benefiting from ideal growing conditions and established logistics. Key importers are often the United States, European Union countries (e.g., Spain, Netherlands), and Canada, catering to diverse consumer bases. The trade requires careful handling and temperature control to maintain freshness during transit, as well as adherence to phytosanitary standards. Market prices can fluctuate based on harvest yields, weather conditions, and shipping costs.
- Covers
- Fresh green plantains
- Fresh ripe plantains
- Dried plantain slices
- Plantain flour
- Plantain chips (raw material)
- Frozen plantain chunks
- Examples
- Chiquita Plantains
- Dole Plantains
- Fyffes Plantains
- various local brands in Latin America and Africa
Codes often confused with 0803.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for plantains. Other bananas are classified under 080390. Distinguishing between plantains and dessert bananas is crucial for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080310 in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ecuador $203M 20% of world exports
- 2 Colombia $181M 18% of world exports
- 3 Guatemala $178M 18% of world exports
World total: $992M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $480M 31% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $270M 18% of world imports
- 3 Romania $135M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0803.10
Brazil does not split HS 0803.10: its NCM code is 0803.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 08.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0803.10
What is HS code 080310?
HS code 080310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; plantains, fresh or dried. Plantains are a staple food crop and a significant agricultural commodity, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Unlike dessert bananas, plantains are typically cooked before consumption and are a primary source of carbohydrates for millions of people. The international trade of plantains is robust, driven by demand from countries where they are a dietary staple, as well as from diaspora communities globally. Major exporters include Ecuador, Colombia, and Costa Rica, benefiting from ideal growing conditions and established logistics. Key importers are often the United States, European Union countries (e.g., Spain, Netherlands), and Canada, catering to diverse consumer bases. The trade requires careful handling and temperature control to maintain freshness during transit, as well as adherence to phytosanitary standards. Market prices can fluctuate based on harvest yields, weather conditions, and shipping costs.
What products fall under HS code 080310?
Fresh green plantains, fresh ripe plantains, dried plantain slices, plantain flour, plantain chips (raw material), frozen plantain chunks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080310?
This code is specifically for plantains. Other bananas are classified under 080390. Distinguishing between plantains and dessert bananas is crucial for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080310 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($203M, 20% of world exports), Colombia ($181M) and Guatemala ($178M). World exports came to about $992M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 080310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($480M, 31% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($270M) and Romania ($135M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 080310 structured?
HS code 080310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (08) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080310?
In Brazil, HS code 080310 is NCM 0803.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.