Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
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
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