Personal Size Seedless Crimson Sweet Mini Watermelon from Germany
Crimson Sweet Mini is a smaller seedless hybrid watermelon variety, 3-6 pounds each, with sweet red flesh ideal for single servings. Classified under HTS 0807.11.4060 for off-season, seedless miniature watermelons as defined in statistical note 2. Marketed as 'personal-size' for retail fresh sales.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'miniature seedless watermelons' with average weights to prevent reclassification during customs inspection
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment for pest mitigation on fresh melons from abroad
• Watch for weight over 3.18 kg which disqualifies miniature status; batch-sort fruits to avoid mixed-size pallets