Frozen Watermelon Cubes from Germany
Seedless watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) cut into cubes, steamed lightly and frozen plain for smoothies. HTS 0811.90.55.00 covers frozen melons including watermelon, distinct from fresh in 0807.11.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
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
• Distinguish from 'miniature type' fresh watermelons (0807.11.3020) by providing freezing process certification
• Use bulk packaging for industrial buyers to avoid retail set classifications
• Monitor for Brix levels to confirm no added sweetening, preventing shift to 0811.90.40.00