Organic Personal-Size Seedless Watermelon from China
Personal-size certified organic seedless watermelons meeting 2-7 pound miniature criteria, imported fresh at any time. Precisely classified in HTS 0807.11.4020 due to organic status and statistical note 2 size definition. Suited for retail fresh markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain chain of custody docs proving organic handling from farm to port
• Inspect for bruising; damaged fruit may face rejection or lower valuation
• Cross-check invoice descriptions against statistical note to avoid audits