Dried Watermelon Seeds for Roasting from Germany
These are hulled and dried watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus) harvested specifically for their high oil content, classified under HTS 1207.70.00.40 as watermelon seeds, a type of melon seed used as oil seeds. They are often roasted and salted for snacks but primarily valued for oil extraction.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 ensure phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for agricultural seeds
• Label packages accurately with botanical name (Citrullus lanatus) to avoid misclassification as snack foods
• Check for broken seeds; classification remains 1207 even if partially broken, but excessive processing may shift to Chapter 23