Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 08071980: Other Melons nesoi, Fresh

The HS Code 08071980 refers to fresh melons that are not classified under any other specific category. These melons are imported during the period from June 1 through November 30, inclusive.

When importing this product, a bound / MFN duty rate of 28% is applicable. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. The duty rate is calculated based on the value of the imported melons.

The quantity unit for this HS code is kilograms (KG). This indicates that the weight of the melons is measured in kilograms when imported.

There are several special tariff preference programs available for this product. These programs offer different duty rates depending on the country of origin. The details of these programs are as follows:

• Free: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP under that subheading receive duty-free treatment. This means that melons imported from these countries are not subjected to any duty.
• NAFTA for Canada: Melons imported from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receive duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Melons imported from eligible African countries under the AGOA receive duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Melons imported from eligible Caribbean countries under the CBI receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Melons imported from Israel receive duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Melons imported from eligible Andean countries under the ATPA receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Melons imported from Jordan receive duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: Melons imported from Morocco receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Melons imported from Mexico under the NAFTA receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Melons imported from eligible countries under the DR-CAFTA receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Melons imported from Peru receive duty-free treatment.

In addition to the duty-free treatment options, there are specific rates applicable to certain countries:

• Australia Special Rate: Melons imported from Australia receive a duty rate of 11.2%.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Melons imported from Bahrain receive a duty rate of 14%.
• Chile Special Rate: Melons imported from Chile receive a duty rate of 22.4%.
• Oman Special Rate: Melons imported from Oman receive a duty rate of 8.4%.
• Singapore Special Rate: Melons imported from Singapore receive a duty rate of 8.4%.

Currently, the importing US states for this HS code are Delaware and Arizona. These states have recorded the highest number of imports for this product.

Overall, the HS Code 08071980 is used to classify fresh melons that do not fall under any other specific category. Importers need to be aware of the applicable duty rates and special tariff preference programs to make informed decisions while importing these melons.