Fresh Organic Bitter Melon from China
Certified organic bitter melon (Momordica charantia) grown without synthetic pesticides, ideal for health-focused markets in salads and juices. Falls under HTS 0709.99.90.05 as fresh or chilled bitter melon per statistical notes on organics. Sourced from certified farms in tropical regions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certificates; segregate from conventional to prevent contamination claims
• Ensure cold chain integrity for organic premium
• Pitfall: lacking certification triggers reclassification or duties