2008.19.50.00/Wasabi-Flavored Watermelon Seeds/Japan

Wasabi-Flavored Watermelon Seeds from Japan

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 — 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%

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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