Cantaloupe Melon from Japan
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.
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
• 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