Jumbo Crimson Sweet Watermelon from Germany
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 — 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
• 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