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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified for agricultural sowing use
Organic vegetable seeds for planting are under 1209 per sowing note, not oil seeds.
If processed into organic bran or pollard residues
By-products from organic oil seed processing classify as beet pulp equivalents under 2302.
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
Related Products under HTS 1207.70.00.20
Raw Cantaloupe Seeds
Unprocessed seeds extracted from cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo), classified under HTS 1207.70.00.20 as melon seeds intended primarily for oil extraction. These oleaginous seeds are rich in oils and fit the 'other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits' category. They are typically whole and unbroken unless specified otherwise.
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.
Cracked Cantaloupe Seeds for Oil Pressing
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.
Hulled Cantaloupe Seed Hearts
Hull-removed hearts of cantaloupe seeds, retaining full oleaginous properties for oil extraction, HTS 1207.70.00.20. Minimal processing preserves nutritional oils for high-end applications. Popular in gourmet seed oils.
Bulk Cantaloupe Melon Seeds
Large-volume shipments of uncleaned cantaloupe melon seeds for industrial oil pressing, precisely HTS 1207.70.00.20. Includes minor debris as harvested, fitting 'other oil seeds whether or not broken'. Used in biofuel and cooking oil sectors.