Spicy Watermelon Seeds from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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