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Cracked Cantaloupe Seeds for Oil Pressing from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
PGA flags (3)Show 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

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

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

• 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