Fresh Pepino Melon
Pepino melon, or melon pear, is a smooth-skinned fruit with stripes, tasting like cucumber-melon hybrid, fresh from South America. HTS 0810.90.46 for other fresh fruits not melons of 0807 or specific others. Sliced and eaten fresh.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered a watermelon type
Melons in 0807; pepino's name and appearance lead to frequent misclassification.
If deemed plums or sloes
Plum-like shape prompts 0809 alternative, though botanically distinct.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify distinctly from true melons (0807) requiring specific permits
• Phyto certs essential; check for Andean fruit fly treatments
• Avoid bulk flats suggesting 'processing' per statistical note
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