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
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
• Document heirloom status for premium pricing justification; use padded packaging for rind protection; monitor ethylene exposure to maintain freshness claims