Breadfruit
Fresh panapén from verified exporters, year-round with a summer peak. A strong fit for gluten-free product lines and ethnic retail. Zero US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
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By Arturo Peguero Founder, DominicanSources Former Dirección de Comercio Exterior · PUCMM international trade
Source breadfruit from the Dominican Republic direct from verified exporters for duty-free import to the US. Breadfruit — also called panapén — is starchy and firm with a neutral flavor, used boiled, fried, baked, or processed into flour and chips. That neutral, starchy profile makes it a strong fit for gluten-free product lines and ethnic retail across Caribbean, West African, and Pacific Islander markets. Available year-round with a summer peak. Permanent 0% US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
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Fresh · gluten-free + ethnic retail
Season · Year-round (peak summer)
Starchy, firm, and neutral in flavor. Used boiled, fried, baked, or processed to flour and chips. Packed in sacks or boxes of 8–11 kg. Best for gluten-free product lines and Caribbean, West African, and Pacific Islander retail.
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Available year-round with a summer peak. Volumes vary by farm and season — confirm current availability with your supplier before placing orders.
Starchy, firm, and neutral in flavor — breadfruit processes to flour and chips, a strong fit for gluten-free product lines. Used boiled, fried, or baked in fresh-retail channels.
Panapén carries steady demand across Caribbean, West African, and Pacific Islander markets. A staple starch for diaspora retail and food service.
Available year-round with a summer peak — no hard seasonal gap to plan around. Packed in sacks or boxes of 8–11 kg.
Fresh breadfruit from the DR enters the US duty-free under CAFTA-DR. Permanent rate — a structural cost edge over non-CAFTA origins. 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
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