Dried Cantaloupe Kernels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide 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
- FD3
FDA · May be required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
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
• 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