Dried Cantaloupe Kernels from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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