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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.91.80Same rate: 35%

If certified for agricultural sowing use

Organic vegetable seeds for planting are under 1209 per sowing note, not oil seeds.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If processed into organic bran or pollard residues

By-products from organic oil seed processing classify as beet pulp equivalents under 2302.

3101.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If ground and sold as organic fertilizer

Seed-based fertilizers fall under Chapter 31, excluding raw oil seeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Attach USDA organic equivalence certificates for non-US origins to expedite customs

Test for glucosinolate levels if near low erucic definitions, per subheading notes

Segregate from conventional seeds to preserve organic status during import