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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified organic and miniature size
Organic miniature watermelons (0.91-3.18 kg) shift to specific statistical breakout under 0807.11.30.
If preserved with sulfur dioxide or brine for transport
Preservation treatments making them unsuitable for immediate consumption move to Chapter 08 heading 0812.
If actually cantaloupe or other melon mislabeled as watermelon
Different melon species like muskmelons fall under 0807.19, based on botanical classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry timing against peak season exclusions (e.g
• May 1-Dec 31 for some origins) to confirm 0807.11.4090 applicability
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like melon fly; fumigation may be required for certain origins
• Avoid misclassification as miniature (0807.11.3020/4020) by documenting individual fruit weight over 3.18 kg
Related Products under HTS 0807.11.40.90
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.
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.