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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of a kind used for sowing
Per Chapter Note for heading 1209, seeds intended for planting cantaloupes are classified as vegetable seeds for sowing, not oil seeds.
If frozen or otherwise preserved for food consumption
Frozen cantaloupe seeds prepared as food products fall under Chapter 7 as frozen vegetables, excluding oil seed classification.
If processed into oilcake or residues after oil extraction
Post-extraction residues from melon seeds are classified as oilcake under heading 2306, not raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed origin and purity certificates to confirm they are cantaloupe melon seeds for oil use, not for sowing
• Provide documentation proving oleaginous nature; mislabeling as food seeds can lead to reclassification under Chapter 7
• Check for broken seeds percentage, as 'whether or not broken' allows flexibility but impacts oil yield declarations
Related Products under HTS 1207.70.00.20
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.
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.
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.