Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 20081950 - Watermelon seeds, otherwise prepared or preserved, nesi

Watermelon seeds are a popular snack enjoyed by many around the world. These seeds, when prepared or preserved in various ways, offer a delightful and nutritious treat. The HS Code 20081950 is used to classify watermelon seeds that have undergone specific processes or are in a particular condition.

When importing watermelon seeds with this HS code, it is essential to consider the bound and MFN duty rate. The bound duty rate for HS Code 20081950 is 6.4%. This rate applies every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market. It ensures that the same goods or services from all trading partners receive equal treatment.

The quantity unit for watermelon seeds classified under HS Code 20081950 is kilograms (KG). This unit is used to determine the weight of the imported or exported seeds.

There are also special tariff preference programs available for watermelon seeds with this HS code:

• Free (A+, AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, SG): Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia offers a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain provides a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• NAFTA for Canada: Watermelon seed imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile offers a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Watermelon seed imports eligible under AGOA receive duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Watermelon seed imports eligible under CBI receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel provides a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Watermelon seed imports eligible under ATPA receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan offers a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco provides a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Watermelon seed imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman offers a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Watermelon seed imports eligible under DR-CAFTA receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru provides a special rate for watermelon seed imports.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore offers a special rate for watermelon seed imports.

When importing watermelon seeds with HS Code 20081950 into the United States, the District of Columbia is the main importing state. On the other hand, Hawaii is the primary exporting state for watermelon seeds.

HS Code 20081950 classifies watermelon seeds that have been prepared or preserved in various ways. Importers and exporters need to be aware of the bound and MFN duty rate, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code. Whether you are enjoying watermelon seeds as a snack or engaging in international trade, understanding the HS code and its implications is crucial.