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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
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

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1209.91.80Same rate: 25%

If packaged and labeled for sowing

Heading 1209 covers seeds for sowing, including melon varieties, regardless of shelling if planting is primary use.

2008.11Higher: 144.3% vs 25%

If further processed into canned or preserved melon seed snacks

Prepared cantaloupe seeds as fruit preparations fall under Chapter 20, excluding raw oil seeds.

1212.99Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If used as herbal or medicinal seed material

Certain algae-excluded but seed-based herbal products may shift to heading 1212 if not primarily oleaginous.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include lab analysis showing oil content to justify oil seed status and prevent reclassification

• Ensure phytosanitary certificates address melon seed-specific pests like fungal contaminants

• Declare exact moisture content, as excessive drying could shift to flour-like products under heading 1208