Sharlyn Melons from China
Fresh Sharlyn melons, an Asian muskmelon variety with orange flesh and light netting, imported fresh during winter months under HTS 0807.19.70.40. Specialty melon gaining popularity in gourmet markets for aromatic flavor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Source from approved Asian exporters with melon fly protocols
• Smaller size (2-4 lbs) requires careful packing density calculations
• Market as 'heirloom variety' with origin labeling