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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smaller miniature varieties under weight specifications
Certain small mangosteen types might align with statistical notes for size-based fresh fruit subcategories.
If processed into dried slices
Any drying or dehydration changes classification from fresh to dried mangosteens.
If frozen rather than fresh
Frozen mangosteens are treated as dried leguminous vegetables or similar processed fruits in Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh mangosteens' with variety specified to avoid reclassification during customs inspection
• Maintain cold chain documentation (typically 13-15°C) to prove freshness and prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Check for quota restrictions or additional FDA prior notice requirements for fresh tropical fruits
Related Products under HTS 0804.50.40.65
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.
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.