Charleston Gray Melons from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.4%
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
• Botanical verification critical to avoid watermelon code disputes
• US cultivar familiar to inspectors
• Excellent for long-distance shipping