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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground into flour or meal, even partially defatted
Chapter Note for 1208 includes flours and meals from oil seeds, including refatted ones, shifting from raw seeds.
If dried shelled for human consumption as beans/lentils equivalent
Dried leguminous-style seeds for food, not oil, may classify under Chapter 7 dried vegetables.
If already pressed into fixed vegetable oil
Extracted sesame-like oils from melons fall under Chapter 15 as fixed vegetable fats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cracking method and oil yield estimates to support 'whether or not broken' classification
• Comply with FDA food contact standards if destined for edible oil production
• Avoid bulk mixing with other melon seeds to prevent averaging under broader subheadings
Related Products 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.
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.