Product classification
HS code for Bananas: 0803.90
Fruit, edible, bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried.
Classification of bananas under HS 0803.90
Bananas are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 080390. This classification falls within Chapter 8 of the HS, which covers "Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons." Specifically, heading 0803 covers "Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried." The subheading 080390 is designated for "Bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried." This classification is appropriate for common dessert bananas, whether they are fresh for consumption or have undergone a drying process. The distinction from plantains is crucial within this heading, ensuring accurate categorization based on botanical and commercial differences.
- Covers
- Fresh dessert bananas
- Dried banana slices
- Ripe bananas
- Green bananas (for direct consumption)
- Frozen bananas (if not further processed into preparations)
- Also under 0803.90
- Chiquita Bananas
- Dole Bananas
- Fyffes Bananas
- Del Monte Bananas
- Bonita Bananas
Codes often confused with 0803.90
Common mistake. Bananas can be misclassified, particularly with plantains or processed banana products. HS 080310 (Plantains, fresh or dried) is specifically for plantains, which are botanically distinct and typically consumed cooked, unlike dessert bananas. Misclassifying plantains as common bananas or vice-versa would be incorrect. HS 200899 (Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified or included) is for bananas that have undergone significant processing beyond simple drying, such as banana chips, purees, or canned bananas. Fresh or simply dried bananas do not fall under this heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080390 (the code used for bananas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080390 (the code used for bananas) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 080390, not only bananas.
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 bananas
Brazil classifies bananas under NCM 0803.90.00: HS 0803.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bananas
What is the HS code for Bananas?
The HS code for Bananas is 080390 (Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried).
How do I classify Bananas for customs?
Bananas is classified under HS code 080390 — Fruit, edible; bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh bananas?
The HS code for fresh bananas (other than plantains) is 080390, which covers both fresh and dried forms of these specific types of bananas.
How are plantains classified differently from other bananas?
Plantains are classified under HS 080310, while other bananas (typically dessert bananas) are classified under HS 080390. This distinction is made due to their different botanical characteristics, culinary uses (plantains are usually cooked), and commercial identities, even though both belong to the genus Musa.
Which countries are the top exporters of bananas (HS 080390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080390 (the code used for bananas) 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 bananas (HS 080390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080390 (the code used for bananas) 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.
Is the HS code for Bananas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080390 for Bananas is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bananas in Brazil?
In Brazil, bananas (HS 080390) is classified under NCM 0803.90.00.