Galia Melon
Galia melons feature green skin with a netted pattern and pale green flesh with a honeydew-muskmelon hybrid flavor profile. Classified under HTS 0807.19.60.00 when fresh and entered outside peak season. These are premium dessert melons popular in European and Middle Eastern markets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If summer peak season entry (April-July)
Seasonal statistical breakouts separate peak from off-peak Ogen/Galia imports.
If actually watermelon variety
Watermelons have separate heading 0807.11 regardless of size; misidentification common with green rind melons.
If frozen rather than fresh
Frozen melons classified as frozen vegetables/fruits in Chapter 07, not fresh Chapter 08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'Galia melon' variety and entry date to avoid reclassification
• Ensure cold chain maintenance during transit; temperature logs help prove fresh condition at entry
Related Products under HTS 0807.19.60.00
Ogen Melon
Ogen melons are small, round green-fleshed melons with a distinctive netted rind and sweet, aromatic flavor, typically weighing 1-2 pounds. They fall under HTS 0807.19.60.00 as fresh Ogen melons entered outside the summer peak season (April-July). This classification applies to melons imported fresh for retail or wholesale markets.
Fresh Ogen Melon Bulk Pack
Bulk shipments of fresh Ogen melons packed in ventilated crates for wholesale distribution, each melon averaging 1.5 pounds. HTS 0807.19.60.00 covers these off-season imports unsuitable for peak-season pricing tiers. Primarily used by grocers and food service providers.
Organic Ogen Melon
Certified organic Ogen melons grown without synthetic pesticides, bearing USDA-equivalent organic certification from origin country. Classified HTS 0807.19.60.00 when fresh and entered off-peak. Appeals to health-conscious consumers seeking residue-free produce.
Premium Galia Melon
High-quality Galia melons selected for uniform size, sweetness, and blemish-free appearance, destined for upscale retail. Falls under HTS 0807.19.60.00 for fresh entry any other time excluding peak season. These command premium pricing due to superior flavor profile.