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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0807.19.70.40
Cantaloupe Melons
Fresh cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo reticulatus), netted skin with orange flesh, imported during the winter period from December 1 to May 31. Classified under HTS 0807.19.70.40 as 'other' melons excluding watermelons, entered in the specified seasonal window. These are fresh melons unsuitable for immediate consumption if not ripened properly.
Honeydew Melons
Fresh honeydew melons (Cucumis melo inodorus) with smooth green rind and pale green flesh, entered fresh during December 1 to May 31 period. Falls under HTS 0807.19.70.40 as other fresh melons (not watermelons) in the seasonal 'other' category. Primarily imported from off-season southern hemisphere or greenhouse production.
Galia Melons
Fresh Galia melons, a muskmelon variety with green flesh and netted green rind, imported fresh during the December-May off-season period. HTS 0807.19.70.40 covers these as 'other' fresh melons excluding watermelons. Popular in European markets, sourced from Israel or Spain during US winter.
Yellow Honeydew Melons
Fresh yellow honeydew melons (Cucumis melo) featuring yellow rind and sweet white flesh, classified as other fresh melons under HTS 0807.19.70.40 for winter imports Dec 1-May 31. These premium melons command higher market prices due to unique color and flavor profile.
Piel de Sapo Melons
Fresh Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin) melons, large green winter melons from Spain with firm white flesh, entered under HTS 0807.19.70.40 during Dec-May period. Known for long shelf life and crisp texture, perfect for winter fresh market imports.
Sharlyn Melons
Fresh Sharlyn melons, an Asian muskmelon variety with orange flesh and light netting, imported fresh during winter months under HTS 0807.19.70.40. Specialty melon gaining popularity in gourmet markets for aromatic flavor.
Grecian Melons
Fresh Grecian melons with pale green skin and sweet flesh, classified under HTS 0807.19.70.40 for Dec 1-May 31 imports. Mediterranean variety valued for dessert quality and winter availability.
Hami Melons
Fresh Hami melons from China/Uzbekistan, elongated with green-striped rind and orange flesh, entered under winter HTS 0807.19.70.40. Premium export variety with high sugar content.
Charleston Gray Melons
Fresh Charleston Gray melons, oblong with light green rind—actually a watermelon variety sometimes misclassified but properly under muskmelon 'other' for certain hybrids during winter. HTS 0807.19.70.40 applies to non-standard watermelon types seasonally.
Persian Melons
Fresh Persian melons, small oval muskmelons with salmon flesh, imported during Dec-May under HTS 0807.19.70.40. Middle Eastern variety popular for fresh slicing.