Fresh Mexican Cantaloupe from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include Mexican export certificate and fumigation records to meet FDA prior notice and CBP agricultural clearance requirements
• Label clearly as 'fresh cantaloupe' avoiding generic 'melon' descriptions that could trigger reclassification
• Monitor seasonal quotas if applicable; exceeding may shift to general rates under 0807.19.20