Fresh Eastern Cantaloupe from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.3%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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