Melons — HTS 0807
Melons (including watermelons) and papayas (papaws), fresh
Chapter 08 › Heading 0807
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0807 is a four-digit product category for fresh melons, including watermelons, and fresh papayas (papaws). It groups these fruits based mainly on the product’s identity and condition: they must be fresh, rather than dried, frozen, preserved, or otherwise prepared. Other headings may apply when the product has been processed or is not fresh.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 0807 and then follow the subheadings and statistical subdivisions for the specific fruit type. The narrower code generally distinguishes among categories such as watermelons, other melons, and papayas, with further distinctions shown in the current HTSUS. Confirm the complete code in the official tariff schedule, because the final digits can depend on the product description and statistical reporting requirements.
What to check
- Confirm that the goods are fresh at importation and are not frozen, dried, canned, juiced, or otherwise prepared.
- Identify the fruit precisely, including whether it is a watermelon, another melon, or a papaya.
- Read every indented subheading and statistical suffix under heading 0807; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Compare the HTSUS wording with the commercial invoice, product specifications, and packaging or labeling.
- Verify the current code and seek customs-broker or ruling guidance if the fruit type, condition, or presentation is unusual.
HTS heading 0807 summary
Melons is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0807.11 | Watermelons |
| 0807.19 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0807.20.00.00 👉 | Papayas (papaws) | 5.4% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0807?
Melons (including watermelons) and papayas (papaws), fresh. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.