Black Diamond Watermelon from Mexico
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 — 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
• Document heirloom status for premium pricing justification; use padded packaging for rind protection; monitor ethylene exposure to maintain freshness claims