Fresh Honeydew Melons (Winter Season) from China
Round to oval honeydew melons with smooth, pale green to yellowish rind and light green, sweet flesh. These are fresh honeydew melons entered between December 1 and May 31, falling under HTS 0807.19.70.20 as they are imported during the specified winter period when domestic supply is low.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls within December 1 to May 31 to qualify for this HTS code; summer imports shift to other subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh melons
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as watermelons or cantaloupes, which have separate codes