Fresh Purple Mangosteen from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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