Fruit, edible; watermelons, fresh

HS code 080711 covers the import and export of fresh watermelons, a popular and widely consumed fruit globally. Watermelons are an important agricultural commodity, with significant production and trade volumes worldwide. As a refreshing and nutritious fruit, watermelons play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, catering to consumer demand across various regions and markets.

Watermelons are typically grown in warm climates, with the primary production techniques involving planting, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting. Farmers carefully monitor soil conditions, water requirements, and climate factors to ensure optimal growth and yield. Harvesting is done manually or with the aid of specialized machinery, with the ripe watermelons carefully selected and transported to processing or distribution facilities.

The key inputs for the watermelon industry include fertile agricultural land, water for irrigation, seeds or seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, farmers may utilize specialized farming equipment, such as tractors, plows, and harvesting machines, to improve efficiency and productivity. Transportation infrastructure, such as roads and logistics networks, are also essential inputs for the timely delivery of watermelons to domestic and international markets.

The primary output of HS code 080711 is fresh watermelons, which are consumed directly as a fruit or used as an ingredient in various food and beverage products. Watermelons may also be processed into other derivatives, such as 200799 Fruit, n.e.s. and parts of plants, prepared or preserved, n.e.s. or 200980 Juice of any other single fruit or vegetable, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. The watermelon industry's outputs are widely consumed across various 0807 (Fruit, edible; melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas), fresh) product categories.