Fresh Eastern Cantaloupe from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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