Unsalted Toasted Watermelon Seeds from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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