Cantaloupe Melon
Fresh cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo reticulatus), typically weighing 1-2 kg each with netted rind and orange flesh, entered during non-peak season. Classified under HTS 0807.19.80 as 'other' melons excluding watermelons, entered at any other time outside the July-August peak period specified in other subheadings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 28% | +17.5% | 45.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 28% | +10.0% | 38% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If miniature watermelons under 3.18 kg
Miniature/personal-size watermelons have specific statistical reporting under watermelons heading regardless of season.
If preserved in sulfur dioxide or brine for transport
Chapter note specifies heading 0812 for fruit treated solely for provisional preservation, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If imported as immature vegetable melons
Immature melons used as vegetables fall under Chapter 07 fresh vegetables rather than Chapter 08 edible fruits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like melon fly; declare entry timing accurately to avoid misclassification to peak-season rates; inspect for ripeness as overripe fruit may require different handling
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Honeydew Melon
Fresh honeydew melons (Cucumis melo inodorus) with smooth light green rind and pale green flesh, entered outside peak summer months. Falls under HTS 0807.19.80 as non-watermelon melons entered at any other time, distinct from seasonal peak subheadings.
Galia Melon
Fresh Galia melons, a muskmelon variety with green flesh and aromatic netted rind, imported during off-peak periods. HTS 0807.19.80 covers these as 'other' fresh melons excluding watermelons, entered any other time.
Casaba Melon
Fresh casaba melons with yellow rind and white flesh, typically larger and less juicy, entered year-round outside peak. Classified in HTS 0807.19.80 as other melons entered at any other time, separate from watermelon classifications.
Charentais Melon
Premium French Charentais melons, small with dark green netted skin and sweet orange flesh, for off-season import. HTS 0807.19.80 applies to these specialty muskmelons as other fresh melons entered any other time.
Piel de Sapo Melon
Spanish Piel de Sapo (toad skin) melons with dark green rind and firm white-green flesh, imported off-peak. Under HTS 0807.19.80 as other melons excluding watermelons, entered at any other time.
Santa Claus Melon
Fresh Santa Claus melons (Christmas melon) with green rind and green flesh, named for long storage life, entered non-peak. HTS 0807.19.80 for other fresh melons entered any other time.