Grecian Melons from China
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.
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
• EU origin requires harmonized phytosanitary standards
• Excellent shipper—can handle 4-week voyages
• Verify varietal nomenclature on manifests