Watermelon Seeds for Food Use from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1201100000–1214900090).
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Import Tips
• 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