Raw Cantaloupe Seeds from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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