Jumbo Crimson Sweet Watermelon from China
The Jumbo Crimson Sweet is a large, oblong watermelon variety with vibrant red flesh, black seeds, and green rind with dark stripes, typically weighing 25-40 pounds. It falls under HTS 0807.11.3090 as a fresh watermelon entered during the December 1 to March 31 period, distinguishing it from off-season domestic supply. This classification applies to imported fresh melons unsuitable for immediate local 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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country verifying pest-free status; declare exact entry date to qualify for seasonal tariff; inspect for bruises as damaged fruit may be reclassified as unfit for fresh import