Fresh Honeydew Melons (Winter Season) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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