Organic Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
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
• 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