Fresh Thai Monthong Durian
The Monthong variety of durian from Thailand is a large, premium fresh durian featuring creamy golden flesh and a mild, sweet flavor. Classified under HTS 0810.60.00.00 as fresh durian fruit, it is imported whole with intact husk for ripening and consumption. This spiky tropical fruit remains perishable and unsuitable for immediate eating until opened.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in sulfur dioxide or brine for transport
Preserved durians treated solely for provisional preservation fall under heading 0812, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If frozen or processed into pulp
Frozen or otherwise preserved durians (not provisionally preserved) are classified under heading 0813 for fruit prepared or preserved.
If imported as durian plant parts for extraction rather than fruit
Nuts, fruit seeds, or plant parts like durian seeds used for extraction move to Chapter 12 for plants used in pharmacy or perfumery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries like Thailand or Malaysia to meet USDA APHIS requirements for durian imports
• Maintain cold chain logistics at 13-15°C to prevent premature ripening and spoilage during transit
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as frozen durian, which shifts classification and duty rates
Related Products under HTS 0810.60.00.00
Fresh Malaysian Red Flesh Durian
Malaysian red flesh durian offers a unique crimson pulp with intense, nutty aroma, harvested at peak ripeness for export. HTS 0810.60.00.00 covers this fresh durian as other fresh fruit, imported in ventilated crates to preserve quality. The fruit's exterior spines and internal pods distinguish it as whole durian.
Fresh Vietnamese Ri6 Durian
Ri6 durian from Vietnam features small pods with rich, bittersweet custard-like flesh, popular in Asian markets. Under HTS 0810.60.00.00 for fresh durians, it's shipped whole to allow natural ripening post-harvest. This variety maintains freshness through careful handling.
Fresh D24 Durian Fruit
D24 durian, a Malaysian hybrid, delivers medium-sized fruits with pale yellow flesh and balanced sweet-bitter taste. HTS 0810.60.00.00 designates it as fresh durian, imported husk-on for optimal flavor development. It's prized for its creamy texture in fresh markets.
Fresh Black Thorn Durian
Black Thorn durian from Malaysia stands out with dark green-black spines and intensely aromatic, bittersweet pulp. As fresh durian under HTS 0810.60.00.00, it's exported whole to preserve its premium quality for slicing at destination. The fruit ripens 3-4 days post-shipment.