Fresh Pepino Melon from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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