Queen Mangosteen Fruit from China
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.
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
• 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