Black Diamond Watermelon

Heirloom round watermelon with black rind and deep red flesh, typically 30-50 pounds, fresh off-peak. HTS 0807.11.4090 for other large watermelons. Prized by growers for size and flavor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%+17.5%34.5%
🇲🇽Mexico17%+10.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada17%+10.0%27%
🇩🇪Germany17%+10.0%27%
🇯🇵Japan17%+10.0%27%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0807.11.40Same rate: 34.5%

If certified organic miniature

Organic status + size triggers specific 40-series stat number.

0812.90.20Higher: 35% vs 34.5%

If preserved in brine for storage

Brine treatment per chapter note makes unsuitable for immediate use.

0803Lower: 10% vs 34.5%

If actually fresh banana (shape similarity)

Bananas Chapter 08 heading 0803; distinct commodity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use reinforced palletizing for heavy fruits to prevent transit damage claims

Include grower's declaration of variety and harvest date for traceability

Monitor for Fusarium wilt symptoms; reject affected lots pre-shipment

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Seedless Watermelon

A large, sweet, seedless variety of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) weighing over 7 pounds, imported fresh during non-peak season. Classified under HTS 0807.11.4090 as 'other' watermelons entered anytime outside designated periods, excluding miniature types. These are standard table watermelons for fresh consumption.

Crimson Sweet Watermelon

Popular oblong watermelon variety with bright red flesh, typically 20-25 pounds, imported fresh outside peak entry periods. Falls under HTS 0807.11.4090 as non-miniature, non-organic 'other' watermelons. Ideal for slicing and fresh market sales.

Sugar Baby Watermelon

Smaller icebox-style watermelon variety, but exceeding 7 pounds per fruit, imported fresh at any time outside miniature criteria. HTS 0807.11.4090 covers this as 'other' non-mini, non-organic watermelons. Known for high sugar content and personal-sized but over weight limit.

Yellow Flesh Watermelon

Unique watermelon with yellow/orange flesh and thin rind, weighing 15+ pounds, fresh import outside peak periods. Classified HTS 0807.11.4090 as other watermelons not meeting organic/mini specs. Increasingly popular for exotic appeal in markets.

Jubilee Watermelon

Heirloom oblong watermelon with dark green rind and red flesh, typically 25-30 pounds, fresh non-peak import. HTS 0807.11.4090 for other watermelons excluding miniature/organic breaks. Valued for flavor in fresh produce sections.

Orangeglo Watermelon

Hybrid watermelon with orange flesh and black rind spots, over 7 pounds, imported fresh anytime as 'other'. HTS 0807.11.4090 applies to non-specialty watermelons. Offers sweet, firm texture for retail.