Product classification
HS code for Melons: 0807.19
Fruit, edible, melons, other than watermelons, fresh.
Classification of melons under HS 0807.19
The classification of melons under HS code 0807.19 is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific structure of Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts. Heading 0807 is dedicated to melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas), fresh. Within this heading, the code is further subdivided to distinguish between watermelons and other varieties. Subheading 0807.19 serves as the residual category for all fresh melons that do not meet the botanical definition of a watermelon. This classification is strictly for fresh produce; if the fruit is frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved, it would shift to different headings within Chapter 8. The determination relies on the physical state of the fruit at the time of import and its botanical classification as a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, specifically excluding Citrullus lanatus (watermelon).
- Covers
- Cantaloupes and muskmelons
- Honeydew melons
- Persian melons
- Casaba melons
- Galia melons
- Winter melons (when classified as melons)
- Crenshaw melons
- Also under 0807.19
- Del Monte Cantaloupe
- Tanimura & Antle Honeydew
- Chiquita Melons
- Oppy Melons
Codes often confused with 0807.19
Common mistake. Melons are frequently misclassified under HS code 0807.11, which is reserved exclusively for watermelons. While they belong to the same heading, the distinction is based on the specific species. Another common error is using HS code 0811.90 for frozen melon pieces; heading 0811 is only applicable if the product has been cooked or frozen. Additionally, dried melon slices should be classified under 0813.40, which covers other dried fruits, rather than the fresh fruit category of 0807.
Top exporters and importers of HS 080719 (the code used for melons), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 080719 (the code used for melons) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 080719, not only melons.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $395M 21% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $231M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $172M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $436M 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $205M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $200M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for melons
Brazil classifies melons under NCM 0807.19.00: HS 0807.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about melons
What is the HS code for Melons?
The HS code for Melons is 080719 (Fruit, edible; melons, other than watermelons, fresh). The HS code for fresh melons (excluding watermelons) is 0807.19.
How do I classify Melons for customs?
Melons is classified under HS code 080719 — Fruit, edible; melons, other than watermelons, fresh. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include melons that have been peeled or sliced?
Yes, as long as the melon remains fresh and has not been frozen, dried, or preserved in sugar, it remains under heading 0807 even if it has been sliced or peeled for convenience packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of melons (HS 080719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 080719 (the code used for melons) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($395M, 21% of world exports), Brazil ($231M) and the Netherlands ($172M). World exports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of melons (HS 080719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 080719 (the code used for melons) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($436M, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($205M) and Germany ($200M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Melons the same in all countries?
The base HS code 080719 for Melons is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for melons in Brazil?
In Brazil, melons (HS 080719) is classified under NCM 0807.19.00.