Honey-Roasted Watermelon Seeds from China
Shelled watermelon seeds roasted with a honey glaze for subtle sweetness, packaged in retail bags. Specifically under 2008.19.50.00 as watermelon seeds, even with minor sweetening not dominating composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
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
• Quantify added sugar; if over certain thresholds, may challenge 'prepared seeds' status
• Provide origin certificates for honey to comply with U.S. honey import regulations
• Batch test for moisture to ensure stability and prevent mold claims at entry