Seedless Winter Watermelon from China
A large, seedless watermelon variety typically weighing 15-25 pounds, harvested and imported during the winter season from December 1 to March 31. Classified under HTS 0807.11.30 due to the seasonal entry period for fresh watermelons, distinguishing it from summer imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls within Dec 1 to Mar 31 to qualify for this tariff; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country; inspect for ripeness as overripe fruit may be reclassified