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
45.5%
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 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