Fresh Purple Mangosteen
The premium purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical fruit prized for its sweet, juicy white flesh and thick purple rind. This product falls under HTS 0804.50.40.65 as fresh mangosteens entered between September 1 and May 31, distinguishing it from off-season imports or dried varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered June 1 through August 31
Mangosteens entered outside the September-May period fall under the general fresh mangosteen subheading with potentially different seasonal duties.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried mangosteens are classified separately from fresh in the same heading but under a different subheading due to processing state.
If provisionally preserved (e.g., in brine or sulfur solution)
Fruit treated for temporary preservation during transport moves to Chapter 81 fruit/nuts provisionally preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within September 1 to May 31 to qualify for this specific tariff line; off-season shipments shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming fruit is fresh, pest-free, and untreated beyond standard post-harvest handling
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as dried (0804.50.70) which changes duty rates and requires different documentation
Related Products under HTS 0804.50.40.65
Queen Mangosteen Fruit
Queen mangosteen is a smaller variety of mangosteen with exceptionally sweet aril segments, harvested fresh from Southeast Asian plantations. Classified under HTS 0804.50.40.65 for fresh mangosteens imported during the specified September-May seasonal window.
Thai Mangosteen Export Grade
Export-quality Thai mangosteens meeting international standards for size (typically 8-12 fruits/kg) and blemish-free rinds. Classified as fresh under HTS 0804.50.40.65 for seasonal September-May imports.
Organic Fresh Mangosteen
Certified organic mangosteens grown without synthetic pesticides, offering premium quality fresh fruit with intact purple husks. Enters under HTS 0804.50.40.65 as fresh mangosteens during the September 1 to May 31 period, per General Statistical Note 6 for organic standards.
Premium Vietnamese Mangosteen
High-grade mangosteens from Vietnam's Mekong Delta, selected for uniform size and ripeness, imported fresh during peak season. HTS 0804.50.40.65 applies specifically to fresh mangosteens entered September through May.