0807.19.70
If entered during the period from December 1, in any year, to the following May 31, inclusive
This code covers fresh melons, including watermelons, categorized as “other” types. It’s specifically used for imports entered between December 1st and May 31st of any year, with general duties at 5.4% or potentially free/reduced rates (2.7%) depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 8.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0807.19.70
This tariff code falls within the chapter for edible fruit and nuts, specifically addressing melons and papayas. Code 0807.19.70 covers other melons, including watermelons, entered between December 1st and May 31st of any year. There are two subdivisions for more detailed reporting: 0807.19.70.20 for honeydew melons and 0807.19.70.40 for all other melons within that seasonal timeframe; use the appropriate suffix to specify the type of melon being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 8 - Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
5.40%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.7% (JP)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 0807.19.70 is 5.40% applying to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special duty rates exist for eligible FTA or preference programs, with rates of Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) or 2.7% (JP). These rates apply to both the main code 0807.19.70 and its subdivisions 0807.19.70.20 (Honeydew melons) and 0807.19.70.40 (Other), contingent on the country of origin and applicable trade agreements. All reported quantities must be in kilograms (kg).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 35%
Need help importing?
_
Submit your details, and our team will confirm the correct classification and answer your questions.
Code subdivisions
0807.19.70.20
Melons (including watermelons) and papayas (papaws), fresh: > Melons (including watermelons): > Other: > Other: > If entered during the period from December 1, in any year, to the following May 31, inclusive > Honeydew melons
0807.19.70.40
Melons (including watermelons) and papayas (papaws), fresh: > Melons (including watermelons): > Other: > Other: > If entered during the period from December 1, in any year, to the following May 31, inclusive > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
Latest update
Last updated
November 15, 2025
Revised every January & July
Let's get your shipment cleared
Submit your details and our team will help with classification and compliance.