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Organic Watermelon Seeds for Cold-Pressed Oil from China

Certified organic watermelon seeds are grown without pesticides, hulled or whole, and imported under HTS 1207.70.00.40 as oleaginous melon seeds ideal for high-quality cold-pressed oil. They meet organic standards for natural product lines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Provide USDA organic equivalence certificates from exporting country for seamless entry

Segregate from conventional seeds to maintain organic integrity during customs inspection

Document low erucic acid content if blended with rape seeds to avoid subheading 1205.10 issues