Organic Seedless Orion Watermelon from Japan
Orion is an elongated seedless watermelon with bright red flesh, excellent flavor, and strong rind for shipping. This certified organic product enters under HTS 0807.11.4040 for fresh seedless watermelons outside the summer peak period. Known for uniform size around 20 pounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide chain-of-custody records tracing from organic farm to port; label clearly as 'certified organic' per GS Note 6
• Monitor ethylene exposure to prevent premature ripening during ocean transit