Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from Japan
Sugar Baby seedless is an icebox-sized watermelon (15-20 lbs) with dark rind and sweet red flesh, popular for its compact size. HTS 0807.11.3080 covers this as 'other' seedless fresh watermelons imported Dec 1-Mar 31, distinguishing from miniature under 7 lbs. Ideal for winter imports when domestic supply is low.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming zero seeds if challenged; use ventilated containers to manage ethylene ripening
• Avoid common error of classifying as miniature—Sugar Baby exceeds 7 lb threshold