Watermelon Seed Mix for Industrial Oil Extraction from Canada
A blend of hulled and whole watermelon seeds optimized for industrial pressing, falling under HTS 1207.70.00.40 as specified watermelon seeds. High oil yield makes them ideal for biofuel or edible oil production.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Industrial end-use declaration helps justify lower duties vs retail snacks
• Sample testing for oil content (>30%) supports Chapter 12 classification
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk only to stay in raw seed category