Crimson Sweet Winter Watermelon from Japan
Classic oblong watermelon with sweet red flesh and dark green rind, imported fresh during the Dec-Mar quota period. Falls under 0807.11.30 for seasonal fresh watermelons to protect domestic summer production.
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
• Document harvest and shipping dates to prove winter seasonality; ensure compliance with APHIS import permits; avoid plastic wrapping that could imply preservation treatment