Watermelon Seeds for Food Use
Dried watermelon seeds, hulled and ready for snacking or roasting, are classified under tariff item 1207.70.00 as other melon seeds. These are oil seeds from Citrullus lanatus, valued for their high oil content despite primary food use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the seeds are roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared for snacking
Prepared or preserved seeds for human consumption fall under Chapter 20.
If the seeds are ground into flour or meal
Flours and meals of oil seeds are classified under heading 12.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the seeds are roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared for snacking, they may be classified under Chapter 20 instead of 1207.70.00; consult a customs broker
• Ensure the seeds meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements for human consumption
• Provide a clear description of the product's form (dried, hulled) on the commercial invoice
Related Products under Tariff item 1207.70.00
Broken Gac Melon Seeds
Broken seeds from gac melon (Momordica cochinchinensis), an exotic melon valued for oil content, are classified under tariff item 1207.70.00 as other melon seeds, whether or not broken. They are imported for their oleaginous properties and are not for sowing.
Bulk Cantaloupe Melon Seeds
Large-volume shipments of uncleaned cantaloupe melon seeds for industrial oil pressing. These are oleaginous melon seeds, not for sowing, and fall under tariff item 1207.70.00 as melon seeds, whether whole or broken, including minor debris as harvested.
Bulk Honeydew Melon Seeds for Oil
Unhulled honeydew melon seeds in bulk for potential oil extraction are classified under tariff item 1207.70.00 as other melon seeds, whether broken or not. They fit the Chapter 12 oil seeds definition and are not intended for sowing.
Cantaloupe Seeds Bulk for Processing
Bulk cantaloupe seeds (Cucumis melo) harvested and cleaned for industrial oil production. These are oleaginous melon seeds, not treated for sowing, and fall under tariff item 1207.70.00 as melon seeds, whether whole or broken.
Casaba Melon Seeds for Crushing
Casaba melon seeds prepared for mechanical crushing to yield fixed oil. These are oleaginous melon seeds, not for sowing, and are classified under tariff item 1207.70.00 as melon seeds, whether whole or broken.
Citrullus Lanatus Watermelon Seeds Whole
Whole seeds from Citrullus lanatus watermelons, including hulls, are oleaginous fruits imported as melon seeds, whether or not broken. These are not for sowing and fall under tariff item 1207.70.00, used primarily for oil in health supplements.