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Spicy Watermelon Seeds from China

Roasted watermelon seeds coated in chili and spice blend for a kicked-up snack, shelled and ready-to-eat. HTS 2008.19.50.00 applies to watermelon seeds preserved by roasting and seasoning, not mixed with other seeds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Declare spice ingredients on labels; high capsaicin may require FDA prior notice

• Test for aflatoxin levels common in seeds; CBP often tests at entry

• Use 'prepared seeds' on entry docs to avoid reclassification to raw agricultural products