Charleston Gray Melons from Japan
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 — 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
• Botanical verification critical to avoid watermelon code disputes
• US cultivar familiar to inspectors
• Excellent for long-distance shipping