Seedless Crimson Sweet Watermelon from China
A large, oblong seedless watermelon variety with vibrant red flesh and thin green rind with dark stripes. Classified under HTS 0807.11.4080 as a fresh seedless watermelon entered outside the summer months (not December 1 to May 15). It meets the criteria for fresh melons unsuitable for immediate processing.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like fruit flies
• Verify entry timing; use 0807.11.30 if entered Dec 1-May 15 to avoid misclassification
• Declare weight accurately as customs may inspect for miniature type distinctions