Piel de Sapo Melon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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