Yellow Flesh Watermelon from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

27%

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

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

Yellow Flesh Watermelon from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0807.11.40.90