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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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