Galia Melons from Japan
Galia melons feature green skin and flesh with a honeydew-muskmelon hybrid flavor, imported fresh under HTS 0807.19.50.00 during the December-May window. This code targets off-season imports when domestic supply is low. They are marketed whole for retail consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm melon variety via supplier certificates and visual inspection; ensure cold chain compliance to maintain freshness
• Avoid entry outside seasonal window to prevent higher duties or reclassification