Black Diamond Watermelon from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document heirloom status for premium pricing justification; use padded packaging for rind protection; monitor ethylene exposure to maintain freshness claims