Salted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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