Ogen Melon from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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