Cantaloupe Seeds Bulk for Processing
Seeds from cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo), harvested and cleaned for industrial oil production. HTS 1207.70.00 covers these as melon seeds, an other oil seed whether whole or broken. They are not treated for sowing or eating but valued for fixed oil yield.
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If packaged for sowing purposes
Chapter Note to 1209 excludes oil seeds only if not for sowing; melon seeds for planting go to 1209.30 as vegetable seeds.
If roasted or otherwise prepared for snacks
Prepared fruit/nut seeds for human consumption shift to Chapter 20 as processed food products.
If imported as part of seaweed/algae mixtures
Unlikely but if mixed with algae for non-oil uses, could fall under 1212; pure melon seeds stay in 1207.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide commercial invoices specifying end-use as oil extraction to prevent disputes over classification
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice requirements for agricultural imports, even if not for direct food use
• Avoid common error of declaring in smaller quantities that might trigger scrutiny as personal-use sowing seeds
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Honeydew Melon Seeds for Oleaginous Use
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Casaba Melon Seeds for Crushing
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Gac Melon Seeds for Oil Production
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