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Certified Organic Seedless Personal Watermelon from Germany

Seedless watermelons marketed as 'personal size' (2-7 pounds), certified organic, imported fresh from December through March. Falls under HTS 0807.11.3040 as 'other' certified organic seedless watermelons during the northern hemisphere off-season period. These are distinct from larger commercial varieties.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide organic certification from approved standards (per General Statistical Note 6) and seedless verification documentation

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclared entry dates outside the winter window, which shifts to year-round codes

• Use phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh condition and freedom from quarantine pests