Hami Melons from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Chinese melon exports need strict fumigation records
• Large size (5-10 lbs) requires reinforced packaging
• Brix testing (sugar content) for quality assurance