Unsalted Toasted Watermelon Seeds
Plain roasted watermelon seeds without salt or additives, shelled for direct consumption. Classed in HTS 2008.19.50.00 as prepared watermelon seeds via heat treatment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.4% | +35.0% | 41.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.4% | +10.0% | 16.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not heat-treated
Untreated shelled seeds are simply 'other seeds' unfit for Chapter 20 preparation.
If mixed fruit/veg seeds
Blends with other fruit-derived seeds go to mixed fruit preparations nesoi.
If ground into flour
If milled into seed meal, classifies as potato/seed flours in Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document roasting process (time/temp) to prove 'prepared or preserved' status
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling; 'Product of China' common for these seeds
• Watch for mislabeling as 'raw' which incurs different ag inspection protocols
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