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.

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.

0807.11.30Lower: 26.5% vs 34.5%

If conventional miniature type

Miniature watermelons (2-7 lbs) have dedicated non-organic statistical numbers under 0807.11.30.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 34.5%

If frozen rather than fresh

Frozen watermelons are vegetables provisionally preserved, moving to Chapter 07.

0807.11Same rate: 34.5%

If entered during peak season May 1-Dec 31 from specified origins

Peak-season entries from certain countries use 0807.11.10 with potentially different rates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'fresh watermelons' with origin and variety to prevent reclassification during inspection

Ensure cold chain maintenance (optimal 10-13°C) with temperature logs to meet USDA fresh produce standards

Watch for weight-based misclassification; provide photos or sampling evidence for fruits >3.18 kg

Related Products under HTS 0807.11.40.90

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.

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.

Tendersweet Watermelon

Oblong watermelon variety with tender dark rind and sweet pinkish-red flesh, 20+ pounds fresh import. Under HTS 0807.11.4090 as other watermelons not miniature or organic-spec. Classic market favorite.