Organic Seedless Sugar Baby Watermelon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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