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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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