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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
PGA flags (3)Show 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

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

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

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.91.80Same rate: 25%

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.

0710.80.70Higher: 48.8% vs 25%

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.

2306.60.00.00Lower: 20% vs 25%

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.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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