1207.70.00.40/Dried Watermelon Seeds for Roasting/Japan

Dried Watermelon Seeds for Roasting from Japan

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 — 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
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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

Dried Watermelon Seeds for Roasting from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1207.70.00.40