Frozen Cantaloupe Chunks
Frozen chunks of cantaloupe melon (Cucumis melo reticulatus), uncooked or steamed, with no added sugar, packaged for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 0811.90.55.00 as frozen melons, distinct from fresh melons in 0807 or other frozen fruits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh rather than frozen
Fresh melons like cantaloupe are classified under heading 0807 for uncooked fresh fruit, not frozen.
If containing added sugar or sweetening matter
Frozen melons with added sugar shift to 0811.90.40.00, while unsweetened go to 0811.90.55.00.
If considered vegetables like bitter melon for industrial use
Certain melon varieties treated as vegetables (e.g., bitter gourd) fall under Chapter 07 for frozen vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify melon species identification on invoices to distinguish from other frozen fruits; use botanical names like Cucumis melo
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freezing process eliminates pests, as required for frozen produce
• Avoid misclassification as fresh melons (0807) by documenting temperature logs proving frozen state at import
Related Products under HTS 0811.90.55.00
Frozen Honeydew Melon Balls
Frozen honeydew melon (Cucumis melo inodorus) scooped into balls, boiled briefly in water then frozen without sweeteners. Classified under HTS 0811.90.55.00 for other frozen melons, separate from citrus or berries.
Frozen Watermelon Cubes
Seedless watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) cut into cubes, steamed lightly and frozen plain for smoothies. HTS 0811.90.55.00 covers frozen melons including watermelon, distinct from fresh in 0807.11.
Frozen Casaba Melon Slices
Frozen slices of casaba melon (Cucumis melo inodorus), cooked by steaming in water, no sugar added. This winter melon variety fits HTS 0811.90.55.00 as other frozen melons.
Frozen Galia Melon Pieces
Frozen pieces of Galia melon (Cucumis melo reticulatus var. galia), boiled in water then frozen unsweetened. Classified precisely under HTS 0811.90.55.00 for frozen melons.
Frozen Crenshaw Melon Chunks
Chunks of Crenshaw melon (Cucumis melo dudaim), frozen after water boiling, no sweeteners. HTS 0811.90.55.00 applies to these specialty frozen melons.
Frozen Persian Melon Wedges
Wedges of Persian melon (Cucumis melo), steamed and frozen without sugar for foodservice. Falls under HTS 0811.90.55.00 as other frozen melons.