Jubilee Watermelon from China
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.
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
• Document chain of custody for varietal purity to defend against species misclassification
• Use refrigerated containers at 12-15°C; provide temp recorder data to Customs
• Declare any wax coatings applied post-harvest; natural waxes generally acceptable