Which HS Code Applies to Freeze-Dried Mango, and What Clears It First Time?
100% freeze-dried mango pieces enter under HS 0804.50, powder under 1106.30. That one decision sets your duty everywhere. Into the EU and UK, mango pieces pay 0% with a C/O Form EUR.1. Into the US, the dried-mango lines sit on the exemption list of the new Section 301 country duty, so Vietnamese mango pieces do not carry the extra 12.5%. What still stops containers is paperwork that does not match. FruitBuys builds the dossier from one product description, so the invoice, certificate of origin, COA and label all say the same thing.
| Key numbers | Value |
|---|---|
| HS, pieces / powder | 0804.50 / 1106.30 |
| EU and UK duty, pieces | 0% with C/O Form EUR.1 |
| US Section 301 on Vietnam | +12.5% from 24 July 2026; dried-mango lines 0804.50.40 / .60 / .80 exempt |
| Release values on the COA | moisture 3–5%, aw ≤0.30, SO₂ <10 ppm |
| Cost of a held container | demurrage about USD 150–250 per day |
Which HS code fits each mango product?
The recipe decides the code, not the drying method. Freeze-drying is drying, so 100% pieces stay in Chapter 8 with fresh mango.
| Product | HS code | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried slices, cubes, bites, granules, 100% mango | 0804.50 | Heading 0804 covers mangoes “fresh or dried”; the named-fruit heading wins over generic dried fruit |
| Freeze-dried mango powder, 100% mango | 1106.30 | Flour, meal and powder of Chapter 8 fruit |
| Soft-dried mango with added sugar | 2008.99 | Fruit “otherwise prepared or preserved” once sugar goes in |
| Any dried mango declared under 0813 | Wrong heading | 0813 covers dried fruit other than headings 0801 to 0806, so mango does not belong there |
Adding a free-flow agent to powder or blending mango with other fruit can also change the line, so FruitBuys states every added ingredient on the specification before the commercial invoice is drafted. For a recurring programme, an EU Binding Tariff Information decision or a US CBP ruling locks the classification.
What duty will you pay in each market?
Zero for mango pieces into the EU and UK; a small MFN duty in the US with no Section 301 add-on; the GCC common tariff in the UAE. Your broker applies the national tariff line at entry.
- EU. CN 0804 50 00 carries 0% in the EU TARIC tariff database. Powder under CN 1106 30 90 carries an 8.3% third-country duty; Vietnamese origin with EUR.1 qualifies for the preferential rate under the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which is why FruitBuys issues a C/O Form EUR.1 with every EU shipment.
- UK. 0% on mango pieces, with a C/O Form EUR.1 under the UK–Vietnam agreement.
- US. Since 24 July 2026, goods of Vietnam pay an extra 12.5% under Section 301 (heading 9903.05.84) on top of normal duty. The CBP exemption list under heading 9903.05.86 includes 0804.50.40, 0804.50.60 and 0804.50.80, so dried mango pieces enter at their MFN rate alone. For powder, only part of 1106.30 is on that list, so your broker confirms the 8-digit line before you price a US powder programme.
- UAE and GCC. Entered under the GCC common customs tariff line for dried mango, with a certificate of origin.
For a US snack brand, that keeps the duty line on Vietnamese mango pieces at the MFN rate, a fixed number you can build into landed cost.
Which documents does each market expect?
One core dossier travels with every container; each market adds its own filings.
| Document | EU | UK | US | UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| C/O Form EUR.1 | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Certificate of origin | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phytosanitary certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lot COA (moisture, aw, TPC, yeasts and moulds, E. coli, Salmonella) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Market filings | TRACES NT where the consignment falls under official controls | Importer of record, IPAFFS where required | FDA Facility Registration, Prior Notice, importer FSVP file | Product registration, Arabic-English label (GSO 9), Halal for retail |
The phytosanitary certificate is there for a practical reason. Dried mango shares tariff heading 0804.50 with fresh mango, and port systems check plant-health documents against that code by default. With the certificate already in the dossier, your broker clears the entry without explaining that the product is dried. FruitBuys includes it with every shipment as part of the standard export dossier.
Three details stop more shipments than any lab result:
- One description everywhere. Invoice, packing list, B/L and certificate of origin all read, for example, “100% freeze-dried mango slices, no added sugar”.
- Lot codes that match. The carton label carries the lot code printed on the COA.
- ISPM 15 pallets. Palletised loads need heat-treated wood with the IPPC stamp. Floor-loaded containers skip the issue entirely and carry about 2,750 kg instead of 1,400–1,800 kg; see the packaging and freight guide.
Which lab results keep a container moving?
Sulphite, pesticide residues and mycotoxins decide most dried-fruit holds, so each needs a number, a method and a link to your lot.
Sulphite. Undeclared sulphite is a common reason dried mango is stopped. The US detains foods with undeclared sulphiting agents at 10 ppm or more, and the EU requires allergen labelling above 10 mg/kg. FruitBuys freeze-dried mango is never sulphured and is released at <10 ppm; for EU programmes the Monier-Williams test runs before stuffing.
Pesticide residues. EU pesticide residue limits are set on fresh mango, with 0.01 mg/kg as the default where no specific limit exists. Drying concentrates residues, so a result on the dried product is converted back to fresh:
Processing factor = (100 − dried moisture) ÷ (100 − fresh moisture) = 96 ÷ 16.5 ≈ 5.8
A result of 0.03 mg/kg on freeze-dried slices equals about 0.005 mg/kg on fresh fruit, under the default. Send the moisture figure with the residue report and your importer can show that calculation at the border. FruitBuys runs the multi-residue panel for your market before stuffing as an optional panel.
Mycotoxins and lead. EU limits for dried fruit eaten directly are 4.0 µg/kg total aflatoxins (2.0 µg/kg B1) and 2.0 µg/kg ochratoxin A. FruitBuys covers lead, arsenic and aflatoxins through periodic third-party baseline testing, with reports available on request. Release values are in the moisture and QA guide.
What does a held container cost?
More than the paperwork that would have prevented it. A hold builds three costs at once:
- Demurrage and detention at about USD 150–250 per container per day once free time runs out.
- Referee testing at about USD 500–1,200 per lot for independent re-sampling.
- Late-delivery penalties from your own retail and distribution customers.
One week at the terminal can cost more than the margin on the container. A matched dossier costs nothing extra because FruitBuys prepares it with every shipment.
When does this guide not apply?
When sugar, syrup or oil goes in. Soft-dried mango with added sugar moves to 2008.99, changes its duty line and drops the “no added sugar” claim. FruitBuys supplies soft-dried mango on request with about 5% added sugar and prepares its dossier under the right heading; compare the two products in the dried mango guide. Label values for 100% freeze-dried mango are in the nutrition facts guide.
Plan your first import with FruitBuys
Send your destination port, format (pieces or powder) and Incoterm. FruitBuys confirms the HS direction, prepares the EUR.1 or certificate of origin, aligns the lab panel with your market before stuffing and sends a sample in 3–5 working days. Specifications and container plans are on the freeze-dried mango product page; the full sourcing picture is in the freeze-dried mango supplier guide.
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FAQ
What is the HS code for freeze-dried mango?
0804.50 for 100% pieces; 1106.30 for 100% powder. Added sugar moves the product to 2008.99.
Does the US Section 301 duty apply to freeze-dried mango from Vietnam?
Not to mango pieces. The exemption list under 9903.05.86 includes 0804.50.40, 0804.50.60 and 0804.50.80, so they enter at the MFN rate. For powder, confirm the 8-digit 1106.30 line with your broker.
Why issue an EUR.1 if EU duty on mango pieces is already zero?
It is the agreed proof of Vietnamese origin, it secures the preferential rate on powder, and it keeps your origin claim documented if rates change.
Does freeze-dried mango need refrigerated shipping?
No. Sealed foil bags at water activity ≤0.30 travel in a standard dry container.
