Seedless Jubilee Watermelon from China
Jubilee seedless watermelons are oblong, large (25-40 lbs), with dark rind and deep red flesh known for high sugar content. This HTS 0807.11.3080 applies to such standard seedless fresh watermelons entered in the off-season winter months. Used for slicing sales in supermarkets during domestic shortage periods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document growing region and harvest date for seasonal verification; inspect for anthracnose common in imported melons
• Pitfall: overweight containers exceeding reefer limits causing spoilage