Wasabi-Flavored Watermelon Seeds from China

Shelled watermelon seeds roasted and dusted with wasabi powder for a spicy, Japanese-inspired snack. HTS 2008.19.50.00 for flavored watermelon seeds preserved by roasting.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

List all flavorings on commercial invoice; wasabi may flag chemical residue tests

Obtain FDA registration for flavored foods entering U.S. ports

Package in nitrogen-flushed bags to extend shelf life and pass quality checks