Honeydew Melon Seeds for Oleaginous Use from China
Oleaginous seeds from honeydew melons, suitable for crushing into cooking oil or animal feed oil. These fit HTS 1207.70.00 as unbroken or broken melon seeds in Chapter 12 for oil seeds and fruits. Not for sowing or direct edible use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'melon seeds, not for sowing' to align with HTS criteria and prevent CBP reclassification
• Check for quotas or seasonal restrictions on melon seed imports from specific countries like China or Turkey
• Maintain records of oil yield tests to substantiate oleaginous classification during audits