Salted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
Shelled pumpkin seeds roasted and salted for direct consumption. HTS 2008.19.9090 covers these as prepared seeds not specified elsewhere in the nuts/seeds headings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as raw, hulled seeds for further processing
Unprepared hulled seeds of pumpkins are in Chapter 12, not preserved/processed goods.
If containing added sugar exceeding certain thresholds
Sugar-added seeds may shift to flavored subheadings if exceeding general 'other' criteria.
If flavored as a prepared snack mix with seasonings beyond simple salt
Heavily seasoned seed snacks could be seen as sauce/condiment mixtures in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include roasting temperature logs to prove preservation processing under Chapter 20
• Test for aflatoxin levels, common in seeds; non-compliance leads to FDA rejection
• Use ISF filings early for bulk shipments to avoid delays at US ports
Related Products under HTS 2008.19.90.90
Roasted Sunflower Seeds
Shelled sunflower seeds roasted with salt, preserved for snacking. Classified under HTS 2008.19.9090 as 'other nuts, peanuts and other seeds, otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified.' Falls here due to roasting process and exclusion from specific seed subheadings.
Flavored Watermelon Seeds
Roasted watermelon seeds coated in chili-lime seasoning. Fits 2008.19.9090 as other prepared seeds, preserved by roasting, not fitting specific nut/seed categories.
Sesame Seeds Toasted with Sea Salt
Toasted white sesame seeds lightly salted for culinary or snack use. Classified in 2008.19.9090 as other prepared seeds, otherwise preserved.
Mixed Roasted Seeds Trail Mix
Blend of roasted sunflower, pumpkin, and watermelon seeds without fruits. HTS 2008.19.9090 for mixtures of other prepared seeds.
Spicy Melon Seeds Snack
Roasted melon seeds dusted with spicy seasoning powder. Other prepared seeds under 2008.19.9090.
Honey-Roasted Seed Mix
Sunflower and pumpkin seeds roasted with honey glaze. Prepared seeds with added sweetening in 2008.19.9090.