Fresh Purple Mangosteen from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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