Personal Size Sugar Baby Watermelon from Japan
A small, round icebox watermelon weighing 10-15 pounds with sweet dark red flesh and thin green rind. Falls under HTS 0807.11.40 for fresh watermelons imported any other time besides peak summer months. Ideal for single-person consumption or small households.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm weight between 2-7 lbs for 'miniature' statistical reporting if applicable within this code
• Include commercial invoice detailing variety, origin, and entry date to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove freshness during transit