Yellow Flesh Watermelon from China
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.
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
• Include varietal certificates from origin to support 'other watermelon' declaration
• Monitor ethylene exposure in transit; segregate from other fruits to maintain freshness
• Prepare for CBP sampling; ensure no chemical residues exceeding FDA tolerances