Fresh Crenshaw Melons from China
Fresh Crenshaw melons (Cucumis melo cantalupensis), large oval muskmelons with salmon flesh, entered Dec 1-May 31. Known for their sweet taste and used in fruit salads. HTS 0807.19.70 covers these seasonal imports of other melons.
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
• Document origin country compliance with seasonal quota limits if applicable
• Inspect for ripeness at entry; overripe may be deemed not 'fresh'
• Pair with fumigation certificates for pest-prone origins like Central America