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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smooth-skinned honeydew variety
Honeydew melons have separate tariff line from netted cantaloupes within fresh melons.
If off-season entry after September 15
Seasonal restriction limits 0807.19.10.00 to specific dates only.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cold chain maintenance (32-40°F) during transit; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Declare varietal type if requested; Eastern vs Western affects market but not HTS classification
• Watch for misclassification as honeydew (0807.19.30.00) based on smooth skin vs netted rind
Related Products under HTS 0807.19.10.00
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.
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 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.