Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from China
Sugar Baby is a compact, round seedless watermelon with sweet, bright red flesh and thin dark green rind, averaging 10-15 pounds. Classified under HTS 0807.11.3090 for fresh watermelons imported December through March, supporting winter market demand. Its fresh, uncut state confirms suitability for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain below 55°F to prevent chilling injury claims; label variety and origin clearly for traceability; avoid bulk binning that could trigger processing classification