Personal Size Seedless Crimson Sweet Mini Watermelon from Japan
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 — 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
• 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