Seedless Charleston Gray Watermelon from China
Charleston Gray seedless features long oval shape, light gray-green rind, and firm red flesh with few seeds. Falls under HTS 0807.11.3080 as other seedless watermelons fresh during December-March import window. Common winter import from Mexico or Central America.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS import permit for melon fly risk areas; label net weight accurately excluding packaging
• Watch for reclassification if any black seeds present