Fresh California Cantaloupe
A ripe cantaloupe melon (Cucumis melo reticulatus) harvested during peak summer season, featuring a rough netted rind and sweet orange flesh. Classified under HTS 0807.19.10.00 when entered between August 1 and September 15, as it is a fresh cantaloupe imported during the specified seasonal window before U.S. domestic harvest peaks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside August 1-September 15 period
Cantaloupes imported during off-season (Sep 16-Jul 31) fall under the general fresh cantaloupe code with potentially higher duties.
If treated for preservation (e.g., sulfur dioxide coated)
Melons treated solely for provisional preservation during transport move to Chapter 08 heading 0812, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If weighing under 2 pounds and marketed as mini/personal size
Smaller cantaloupe varieties meeting 'miniature type' weight criteria (similar to watermelon statistical notes) may classify under fresh fruit mixtures or other melons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within August 1 to September 15; shipments outside this period shift to HTS 0807.19.20.00 with different rates
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh produce
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 'watermelon' (HTS 0807.11) which has separate seasonal codes
Related Products under HTS 0807.19.10.00
Fresh Mexican Cantaloupe
Premium cantaloupe from Sonora Mexico with distinctive muskmelon aroma and firm texture, imported fresh via refrigerated trucks. Enters under HTS 0807.19.10.00 specifically during the August-September window to supply early-season markets before domestic supply.
Fresh Eastern Cantaloupe
Classic Eastern variety cantaloupe (smaller, sweeter than Western types) with fine netting and high sugar content. HTS 0807.19.10.00 applies to these fresh imports arriving August 1-September 15, filling market gaps before U.S. Eastern crop maturity.
Fresh Galia Cantaloupe
Galia melon hybrid (green flesh, aromatic) grown in greenhouses for consistent supply, imported fresh. Qualifies for HTS 0807.19.10.00 when entered during the designated August-September period as fresh cantaloupe type.
Fresh Piel de Sapo Cantaloupe
Spanish 'toad skin' cantaloupe with pale green rind and crisp white flesh, popular in gourmet markets. HTS 0807.19.10.00 covers fresh imports during August 1-September 15 seasonal entry.
Fresh Persian Cantaloupe
Oblong Persian melon with salmon flesh and thin netted skin, smaller than standard types. Enters as fresh cantaloupe under HTS 0807.19.10.00 for August-September shipments.