Fresh Purple Mangosteen from China
Purple mangosteens are premium tropical fruits with thick purple rind and white segments, imported fresh during non-U.S. peak periods. HTS 0804.50.60.75 applies to these as fresh mangosteens entered at other times. Each fruit weighs 75-200 grams.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require irradiation treatment certification for Asian imports to meet USDA pest risk requirements
• Maintain strict cold chain at 5-10°C as mangosteens are highly perishable
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent fungal growth common in humid shipments