Bulk Cantaloupe Melon Seeds from China
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 — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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