Organic Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon

Sugar Baby is a compact, round icebox watermelon variety with dark green rind and sweet scarlet flesh, ideal for smaller households. Classified under HTS 0807.11.4040 as certified organic, seedless, fresh watermelon entered anytime outside July-August. Typically weighs 8-15 pounds with high sugar content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%+17.5%34.5%
🇲🇽Mexico17%+10.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada17%+10.0%27%
🇩🇪Germany17%+10.0%27%
🇯🇵Japan17%+10.0%27%

Alternative Classifications

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

0807.11.40Same rate: 34.5%

If entered during July-August peak season

Seasonal entry timing for certified organic seedless watermelons uses 0807.11.4020 instead of .4040.

0807.11Same rate: 34.5%

If not certified organic

Loss of organic certification documentation defaults to conventional seedless watermelon classification.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 34.5%

If frozen or otherwise preserved

Any preservation process beyond fresh state (freezing, drying) shifts to Chapter 07 vegetable provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm seedless status via grower's declaration as triploid hybrids; maintain 45-55°F transport temperatures

Avoid commingling with conventional melons to preserve organic integrity

Prepare for APHIS inspection for fruit fly risks