U.S. exports of Fresh Watermelons (HS 080711) totaled $11.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Fresh Watermelons paid $347 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh Watermelons imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 97% below the year-to-date monthly average of $38.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFresh watermelons enter the US under a tariff structure that distinguishes mini seedless, other seedless, and conventional varieties, as well as certified organic product, across two seasonal entry windows—December 1 through March 31 and April 1 through November 30. Mexico is the dominant supplier by a wide margin, with Guatemala and Honduras providing supplementary volumes, particularly during the winter window when domestic US production is minimal. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply at entry, and FDA has food-safety jurisdiction over fresh produce under FSMA.
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245 import shipments a month
The US schedule explicitly carves out mini seedless and other seedless watermelons into their own tariff lines within each seasonal entry window, separate from conventional (seeded) watermelons. Importers must correctly identify the variety on entry documents, as misclassifying a seedless product under the general watermelon line can result in liquidation adjustments. Organic certification adds a further layer of line-level distinction.
Mexico's geographic proximity, established cold-chain infrastructure, and year-round growing regions in states such as Sonora and Jalisco allow it to supply the US market efficiently across both seasonal entry windows. This proximity reduces transit time—critical for a high-moisture, perishable commodity—and lowers freight costs compared to more distant suppliers like Guatemala or Honduras.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 0807
Subheading 080711 · $11.7M of $30.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $394.0M of Fresh Watermelons and exported $161.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 97% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
99.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.03% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0807114090 | Watermelons, Fresh, Entered 4/1-11/30, NESOI | $512K | 0.07% | 0.54% | $347 |
| 0807114060 | Mini Sdlss Wtrmlns Frsh Nt Org, Entrd Any Othr Time | $380K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0807114080 | Othr Sdlss Wtrmlns Frsh Nt Org, Entrd Any Othr Time | $229K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0807113080 | Other Seedlss Watrmlns, Fresh, Nt Org Ent 12/1-3/31 | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807113090 | Watermelons, Fresh, Entered 12/1 to 3/31, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807113020 | Mini Seedless Watrmlns, Fresh, Ct Org Ent 12/1-3/31 | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807114040 | Othr Sdlss Wtrmlns Frsh Ct Org, Entrd Any Othr Time | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807114020 | Mini Sdlss Wtrmlns Frsh Ct Org, Entrd Any Othr Time | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807113040 | Other Seedlss Watrmlns, Fresh, Ct Org Ent 12/1-3/31 | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 0807113060 | Mini Seedless Watrmlns, Fresh, Nt Org Ent 12/1-3/31 | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0807119000 | Watermelons, Fresh, NESOI | $11.3M |
| 0807111000 | Watermelons, Certified Organic, Fresh | $335K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.