0811.90.55.00/Frozen Watermelon Cubes/Japan

Frozen Watermelon Cubes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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