Ogen Melon from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls outside April 1-July 31 to qualify for 0807.19.60.00; peak season uses 0807.19.50.00
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming fresh condition and pest-free status
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as generic melons (0807.19.30); specify Ogen variety on documentation