Frozen Galia Melon Pieces from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

46.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document steaming/boiling method to justify 'cooked by steaming or boiling' in heading description

Avoid clamshell retail packaging that might trigger 'for processing' notes from other fruits

Check for varietal naming consistency to prevent confusion with tropical fruits