Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from Japan
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 — 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
• 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