Organic Fresh Honeydew Melon from China
Certified organic honeydew melons grown without synthetic pesticides, featuring smooth pale rind and sweet flesh. Classified in HTS 0807.19.80.20 as fresh, off-season honeydew per statistical notes on organic standards. Ideal for premium fresh produce markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48%
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
• Include USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Note 6; segregate from conventional produce to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Pitfall: Incomplete organic documentation leads to reclassification and penalties