Buttercup Squash from Mexico
Buttercup squash (Cucurbita maxima) is a turban-shaped winter squash with dark green rind and dense orange flesh, imported fresh or chilled for baking, mashing, or pie filling. It is classified under tariff item 0709.93.00 as a squash of the Cucurbita genus in its natural, unprocessed state.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is not a gourd for ornamental use, as those may fall under other headings
• Keep shipping documents showing the botanical name Cucurbita maxima to support classification
• Remember that package weight is included in duty calculation per supplementary note 1