Casaba Melon from China
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.
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
• Casaba melons store longer—declare expected shelf life; check for rind damage indicating pest exposure; use ventilated packaging to prevent moisture buildup