HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0803.90 – Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried
HS code 0803.90 is the 6-digit subheading for fruit, edible, bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried. It is used for fresh Cavendish bananas, fresh organic bananas, dried banana chips, banana puree (raw material) and baby bananas.
What HS 0803.90 covers
This HS code covers the vast global trade of dessert bananas, excluding plantains, which are one of the most widely consumed fruits worldwide. Bananas are a cornerstone of the agricultural economies of many tropical nations, providing significant export revenue and employment. Major exporters include Ecuador, the Philippines, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, which benefit from favorable climates and efficient supply chains. Key importers are developed countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, where bananas are a popular and affordable fruit. The trade is characterized by large-scale production, sophisticated logistics for ripening and distribution, and intense competition among multinational corporations. Challenges include managing disease outbreaks (e.g., Panama disease), ensuring fair labor practices, and minimizing environmental impact. Consumer demand for organic and fair-trade bananas is also growing.
- Covers
- Fresh Cavendish bananas
- Fresh organic bananas
- Dried banana chips
- Banana puree (raw material)
- Baby bananas
- Red bananas
- Cooking bananas (non-plantain types)
- Examples
- Chiquita Bananas
- Dole Bananas
- Fyffes Bananas
- Del Monte Bananas
- Bonita Bananas
Codes often confused with 0803.90
Common mistake. This code covers all bananas *except* plantains, which are classified under 080310. Dried banana products might sometimes be confused with processed fruit preparations in Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 080390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 080390 in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $4.1B 27% of world exports
- 2 Philippines $1.7B 11% of world exports
- 3 Costa Rica* ~$1.6B 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $15.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 7.4% of world imports
- 3 China $1.1B 6.5% of world imports
World total: $16.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 0803.90
Brazil does not split HS 0803.90: its NCM code is 0803.90.00.
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 0803.90
What is HS code 080390?
HS code 080390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried. This HS code covers the vast global trade of dessert bananas, excluding plantains, which are one of the most widely consumed fruits worldwide. Bananas are a cornerstone of the agricultural economies of many tropical nations, providing significant export revenue and employment. Major exporters include Ecuador, the Philippines, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, which benefit from favorable climates and efficient supply chains. Key importers are developed countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, where bananas are a popular and affordable fruit. The trade is characterized by large-scale production, sophisticated logistics for ripening and distribution, and intense competition among multinational corporations. Challenges include managing disease outbreaks (e.g., Panama disease), ensuring fair labor practices, and minimizing environmental impact. Consumer demand for organic and fair-trade bananas is also growing.
What products fall under HS code 080390?
Fresh Cavendish bananas, fresh organic bananas, dried banana chips, banana puree (raw material), baby bananas, red bananas, cooking bananas (non-plantain types)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 080390?
This code covers all bananas *except* plantains, which are classified under 080310. Dried banana products might sometimes be confused with processed fruit preparations in Chapter 20.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 080390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 080390 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($4.1B, 27% of world exports), the Philippines ($1.7B) and Costa Rica (about $1.6B). World exports came to about $15.4B, 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 080390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 080390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and China ($1.1B). World imports came to about $16.5B, 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 080390 structured?
HS code 080390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 080390?
In Brazil, HS code 080390 is NCM 0803.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.