Queen Mangosteens Fresh from China
Queen mangosteens are a smaller variety of mangosteen with similar flavor profile but more manageable size for export. Classified under HTS 0804.50.60.65 as fresh mangosteens entered off-peak season. Typically sourced from Thailand and Vietnam plantations.
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 clearly as 'Queen Mangosteen' variety; customs may scrutinize varietal identification
• Test for residual pesticides; Southeast Asian growers face strict MRL limits
• Use CA (controlled atmosphere) containers to extend shelf life during ocean transit