Bulk Cantaloupe Melon Seeds from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsAQ2USDA APHISRequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be required
- AQ2
USDA APHIS · Required
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS data is required
Licenses & permits (4)
- APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
- Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
- APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
- Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
- AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
- FD3
FDA · May be required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product
AD/CVD cases
No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.
CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026
Import Tips
• Declare tonnage accurately; bulk lots require ISPM-15 compliant packaging for seeds
• Obtain import permits for potential quarantine pests in melon seeds
• Sample for foreign matter to avoid duty adjustments