Seedless Melody Watermelon from Japan
Round to oval seedless hybrid with deep red flesh, excellent flavor, and thin dark rind. HTS 0807.11.4080 covers fresh seedless watermelons in the 'other' category outside December-May entry period. Shipped whole and chilled for fresh market.
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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments
• Document cold chain maintenance from harvest to delivery
• Separate from seeded varieties in manifests to avoid reclassification