Sharlyn Melon from China

Fresh Sharlyn melons, an Asian variety with white flesh and thin green rind, entered fresh off-season. Classified in HTS 0807.19.80.40 as other melons not meeting peak-season or watermelon criteria. Popular in specialty markets for mild flavor.

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 botanical identification from origin agriculture ministry

Use ventilated crates to prevent over-ripening during ocean transit

Report any varietal blends separately to avoid averaging issues