Fresh Purple Mangosteen from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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