Seedless Watermelon from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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