Piel de Sapo Melon from China
Fresh Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin) melons, large green-skinned variety from Spain with firm white flesh, imported winter season. HTS 0807.19.80.40 for other fresh melons entered any other time. Known for long shelf life in fresh trade.
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
• Phytosanitary certs must confirm no quarantine pests common to European melons
• Temperature logs from shipper prove maintained fresh state
• Size grading documentation aids valuation