Fresh Purple Mangosteen from China
Purple mangosteens are premium 'queen of fruits' with thick purple rind and segmented white flesh containing 4-8% garcinol. HTS 0804.50.60 covers fresh mangosteens entered anytime outside peak. Extremely perishable requiring air freight from Thailand.
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
• Must have USDA APHIS pre-clearance; Thailand is only approved origin currently
• Store at 12-14°C; lower temperatures cause rind pitting and decay
• High value justifies insurance; claim rates exceed $10/kg landed