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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Botanical verification critical to avoid watermelon code disputes
• US cultivar familiar to inspectors
• Excellent for long-distance shipping