Yellow Flesh Winter Watermelon

Unique watermelon with vibrant yellow flesh and mild honey-like flavor, shipped fresh during winter import window. HTS 0807.11.30 covers all fresh watermelons regardless of flesh color entered Dec 1-Mar 31.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+17.5%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0807.11.40Higher: 34.5% vs 26.5%

If entered in summer months

Seasonal tariff structure separates winter imports from domestic competition period.

0809.40.40Lower: 17.5% vs 26.5%

If dehydrated or dried

Dried fruit of any kind, including watermelons, classified in Chapter 8 heading 0809.

0811.90Lower: 24.5% vs 26.5%

If frozen after minimal prep

Frozen fruit prepared or preserved shifts to heading 0811.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide varietal certificates if requested by customs; maintain cold chain above 50°F to prevent damage; declare accurately to avoid mixing with preserved categories

Related Products under HTS 0807.11.30

Seedless Winter Watermelon

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.

Mini Seedless Watermelon

Personal-sized seedless watermelons weighing 2-7 pounds, ideal for single servings, imported fresh during winter months. HTS 0807.11.30 applies specifically to watermelons entered Dec 1-Mar 31, including miniature types as defined in statistical notes.

Crimson Sweet Winter Watermelon

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.

Personal Size Winter Watermelon

Compact watermelons marketed as 'personal' or 'mini' size (2-7 lbs), perfect for individual consumption, imported fresh in winter. Statistical notes confirm miniature types under 0807.11.30 for Dec-Mar entries.

Black Diamond Winter Watermelon

Heirloom variety with dark rind and exceptionally sweet crimson flesh, imported as fresh fruit during winter season. Classified in 0807.11.30 due to specific Dec 1-Mar 31 entry requirement for fresh watermelons.

Sugar Baby Winter Watermelon

Small, round 'icebox' watermelon variety with high sugar content, ideal for winter fresh imports. HTS 0807.11.30 applies to all fresh watermelons entered during the specified winter period.