Fresh fruit · HS 0803.90
Cavendish banana
Cavendish bananas bought directly from growing areas in Dong Nai, with no processing. Bunches are cut, dehanded, washed and packed at registered packhouses, then shipped in reefer containers at 13-14 °C.
The HS code and figures on this page reflect the latest update. The HS code applied and the figures for each lot are fixed on the export documents under the rules in force at the time of shipment.Planting area codePackhouse codeTemperature log per lot
Priced weekly, moving with the season and reefer freight. Fixed lot by lot before the bunches are cut.Technical specification
| PARAMETER | UNIT | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit length | cm | 20-23 | Measured per hand |
| Brix | °Bx | ≥ 20 when ripe | Refractometer |
| Class 1 hands | % | ≥ 95 | Graded at the packhouse |
| Maturity at cutting | — | 75-80% fullness, skin still green | Sensory |
| Core temperature at packing | °C | 13-14 | Probe measurement |
| Pesticide residues | — | Per EU 396/2005 | LC-MS/MS |
| Quarantine pests | — | Per destination country requirements | Phytosanitary inspection |
| Shelf life | days | 21-28 at 13.5 °C | Lot monitoring |
Packing options
Choose the packing when you send the quote request
Loading & cold chain
| MODE | 13.5 KG CARTONS | NET WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 40′ RF · palletised | 1,080 cartons | 14.6 t |
| 20′ RF · palletised | 480 cartons | 6.5 t |
| Air · LD3 pallet | 160 cartons | 2.2 t |
COLD CHAIN & TERMS
Port and airport of departureCat Lai · Tan Son Nhat
IncotermsFOB · CFR · CIF
Transit timeSea 10-20 days · air 1-3 days
Transport temperature13-14 °C, 25 m³/h ventilation
Season & availability
PeakSteady supplyNo sourcing
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Bananas fruit year round, so supply is steady. The peak runs from November to April, when quality is most consistent and prices are best. Heavy rain mid-year gives smaller fruit and a lower class 1 rate. Exact dates vary by year · [to be confirmed]
Certification & documents
Growing area certification
For fresh fruit, certification belongs to the contracted growing areas and packhouses, not to An Supply. A valid copy is sent on request.
Document set
Commercial invoice · packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
Certificate of origin · form by route
Phytosanitary certificate, required on every route
Planting area code and packhouse code
Reefer temperature log for the lot
