For U.S. importers, tariffs on processed fruit can significantly impact margins. But smart sourcing from Free Trade Agreement (FTA) regions like Thailand and Vietnam provides a major cost advantage.
Under GSP and ASEAN-U.S. trade preferences, many IQF fruit categories enter the U.S. with reduced or zero tariffs — particularly when certified as “product of origin.”
Combine that with lower production costs and year-round tropical yields, and the result is a highly competitive landed price — even after freight.
Nature Shield’s logistics and compliance teams ensure correct HS coding, FTA certificates, and optimized shipping routes to minimize landed costs.
→ Partner with us for tariff-efficient, high-quality IQF fruit supply from Asia to North America.