Fresh Purple Mangosteens from China
Purple mangosteens (Garcinia mangostana) are tropical fruits with thick, reddish-purple rinds and sweet, juicy white segments inside. This HTS code 0804.50.60.65 specifically covers fresh mangosteens entered during non-peak seasons (outside December-May entry period). They are imported in ventilated crates to maintain freshness.
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 outside Dec-May window to use 0804.50.60.65; peak season uses 0804.50.40
• Require phytosanitary certificates proving fruit is free from pests like fruit flies common to Southeast Asia
• Avoid refrigeration below 10°C to prevent chilling injury; use ventilated packaging