Fresh Mexican Cantaloupe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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