1207.70.00
Melon seeds
HTS code 1207.70.00 covers melon seeds, including cantaloupe and watermelon varieties, and is used to classify these oil seeds for import/export purposes. Duty is typically $0.83/kg, but may be free for goods originating from certain countries with which the U.S. has trade agreements, as detailed in the duty information and chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1207.70.00
This tariff code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, as well as certain grains and seeds. Specifically, 1207.70.00 covers melon seeds, encompassing cantaloupe (1207.70.00.20), watermelon (1207.70.00.40), and other melon seed types (1207.70.00.75). Duty rates are generally 0.83¢/kg, with potential exemptions for goods originating from specific countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements or preference programs. When reporting, select the appropriate four-digit suffix (e.g., .20, .40, or .75) to specify the particular type of melon seed being imported.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
0.83¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for melon seeds (HTS code 1207.70.00) is generally $0.83 per kilogram. However, specific countries may qualify for a free duty rate under various Free Trade Agreements or preference programs (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). This free rate applies to all subdivisions – cantaloupe (1207.70.00.20), watermelon (1207.70.00.40), and other melon seeds (1207.70.00.75) – for eligible importers from those countries. Reporting units are in kilograms for all codes. There is no specified duty rate for countries not listed as receiving special treatment.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 13.2¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1207.70.00.20
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: > Melon seeds > Cantaloupe
1207.70.00.40
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: > Melon seeds > Watermelon
1207.70.00.75
Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken: > Melon seeds > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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November 15, 2025
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