Fresh Santa Claus Melons from China
Fresh Santa Claus melons (Piel de Sapo), green-skinned with green flesh, entered during winter quota. Named for Christmas-like appearance, popular in Europe. Under HTS 0807.19.70 as other fresh 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
• Include photos or samples if variety unfamiliar to customs officers
• Ensure no pesticide residues violating FDA tolerances for fresh produce
• Time shipments precisely within quota to secure lower duty rate