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
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