Black Diamond Watermelon from China
Black Diamond is a heirloom watermelon with dark green rind, deep red flesh, and large black seeds, known for superior sweetness at 20-30 pounds. HTS 0807.11.3090 applies to these fresh imports during December-March for off-season availability. Classified as fresh due to natural maturity at harvest.
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 heirloom status for premium pricing justification; use padded packaging for rind protection; monitor ethylene exposure to maintain freshness claims