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Cantaloupe

Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: > Melon seeds > Cantaloupe

Duty Rate (from China)

25%
MFN Base RateFree

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate25%

Products classified under HTS 1207.70.00.20

Raw Cantaloupe Seeds

Unprocessed seeds extracted from cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo), classified under HTS 1207.70.00.20 as melon seeds intended primarily for oil extraction. These oleaginous seeds are rich in oils and fit the 'other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits' category. They are typically whole and unbroken unless specified otherwise.

Dried Cantaloupe Kernels

Shelled and dried kernels from cantaloupe seeds, suitable for pressing into oil, under HTS 1207.70.00.20 for melon seeds. These are oleaginous fruits processed minimally to remove hulls while retaining oil content. Ideal for food-grade oil production.

Cracked Cantaloupe Seeds for Oil Pressing

Partially broken cantaloupe seeds optimized for mechanical oil extraction, classified in HTS 1207.70.00.20 as other melon seeds. The cracking process aids oil yield without full processing into meal. Commonly used in culinary and cosmetic oil industries.

Organic Cantaloupe Seeds

Certified organic, whole cantaloupe seeds harvested from pesticide-free melons, under HTS 1207.70.00.20 for oleaginous melon seeds. These maintain high oil content for pressing into health-focused oils. Grown specifically for seed rather than fruit production.

Hulled Cantaloupe Seed Hearts

Hull-removed hearts of cantaloupe seeds, retaining full oleaginous properties for oil extraction, HTS 1207.70.00.20. Minimal processing preserves nutritional oils for high-end applications. Popular in gourmet seed oils.

Bulk Cantaloupe Melon Seeds

Large-volume shipments of uncleaned cantaloupe melon seeds for industrial oil pressing, precisely HTS 1207.70.00.20. Includes minor debris as harvested, fitting 'other oil seeds whether or not broken'. Used in biofuel and cooking oil sectors.