0807.11.30 - If entered during the period from December 1, in any year, to the following March 31, inclusive
Sub-classifications
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0807 1130 40
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0807 1130 80
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0807 1130 90
Overview
This HTS subheading specifically classifies watermelons that are imported or exported during a defined seasonal period, from December 1st of any given year through March 31st of the following year. This timeframe is a critical determinant for classification within this category, distinguishing it from other watermelon classifications.
The primary distinction for this subheading lies in its temporal eligibility. It is mutually exclusive from its sibling category, 0807.11.40, which covers watermelons entered at any other time of the year. Therefore, customs officers and traders must carefully verify the entry date to ensure accurate classification.
Within this temporal group, further subdivisions exist to account for specific varietal characteristics. Subcategory 0807.11.30.90 encompasses "Other" seedless watermelons that fall within the specified entry period, suggesting that a primary "Seedless" subcategory (not explicitly detailed in the provided snippet but implied) would capture a specific type of seedless watermelon, with this category serving as a catch-all for other seedless varieties within the seasonal window.