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U.S. imports of melon seeds (HS 120770) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Melon Seeds paid $494K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Melon Seeds imports of $5.1M in April 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMelon seeds for planting or processing are split at the 10-digit level into cantaloupe seeds (1207700020), watermelon seeds (1207700040), and other melon seeds (1207700075) — a granularity that reflects the distinct commercial seed markets for each crop type. Chile and Peru are the leading suppliers to the US, consistent with their roles as major vegetable seed exporters in the Southern Hemisphere. Seed-for-sowing shipments require USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification and may be subject to additional plant quarantine conditions depending on origin; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current admissibility requirements.
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Melon seeds intended for sowing and those used for food or oil processing both fall under heading 1207.70 in the US schedule. Unlike some other oilseed headings where sowing-use creates a separate classification, the 10-digit lines here differentiate by melon type (cantaloupe, watermelon, other) rather than by end use.
Both countries have well-developed seed multiplication industries that take advantage of their counter-seasonal growing conditions relative to the Northern Hemisphere, allowing US seed companies to produce and import planting stock in time for domestic spring planting seasons. Established phytosanitary protocols with USDA APHIS also facilitate regular trade flows.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILE | $3.3M | $629K | -$2.7M |
| MEXICO | -- | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
| PERU | $785K | $269K | -$516K |
| CANADA | -- | $490K | +$490K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $434K | +$434K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1207700040 | WATERMELON SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $4.5M | 9.60% | $434K |
| 1207700075 | MELON SEED, NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $497K | 10.13% | $50K |
| 1207700020 | CANTALOUPE SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $101K | 10.00% | $10K |
WATERMELON SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
MELON SEED, NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
CANTALOUPE SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1207700040 | WATERMELON SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $4.0M |
| 1207700075 | MELON SEED, NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $844K |
| 1207700020 | CANTALOUPE SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN | $611K |
WATERMELON SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
13.8K kg
MELON SEED, NESOI, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
1.7K kg
CANTALOUPE SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
6.1K kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.6M | $4.1M | +$2.6M |
| Idaho | $2.2M | $337K | -$1.8M |
| Washington | $774K | $227K | -$546K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $3.5M | $138K | -$3.3M |
| NOGALES, AZ | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $131K | $528K | +$397K |