Yellow Flesh Watermelon from Japan
Yellow Flesh watermelons feature sweet golden-yellow interior contrasting green rind, seedless varieties like 'Yellow Doll' weigh 12-20 pounds. Under HTS 0807.11.3090 for fresh winter-season imports, valued for unique flavor profile. Remains fresh and suitable for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates confirming flesh color for quality disputes; ensure brix level testing if challenged on ripeness; segregate from red varieties in shipping to prevent mix-ups