Personal Mini Watermelon from Japan
Personal mini watermelons weigh 2-7 pounds with crisp red flesh and edible seeds, ideal for single servings, often variety like 'Mickylee'. HTS 0807.11.3090 covers these fresh imports during the specified winter period (Dec 1-Mar 31). They meet fresh melon criteria as they're harvested mature but not ripened off-vine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify weight documentation as minis over 7 lbs may shift to standard watermelon codes; use ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup; declare as 'fresh' explicitly to avoid preservation misclassification