Fresh Okinawan Bitter Melon from China
Okinawan bitter melon (Goya, Momordica charantia) from Japan, milder and sweeter, featured in champuru stir-fries, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.99.90.05 designates it as bitter melon among other vegetables. Celebrated for longevity diet benefits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Secure Japanese export certificates for traceability; maintain 4-7°C temperature logs
• Common issue: varietal misnaming leading to 0709.60 pepper classification