Butternut Squash
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a bell-shaped winter squash with smooth tan skin and sweet orange flesh, harvested fresh or chilled for soups, roasting, and purees. It is classified under tariff item 0709.93.00 as a fresh or chilled squash of the Cucurbita genus, distinct from pumpkins and gourds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or other solutions
Heading 07.11 covers provisionally preserved vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the squash is fresh or chilled at the time of importation; processed forms fall under other headings
• Declare the botanical species Cucurbita moschata to avoid misclassification
• Include the weight of packaging in the customs value as required by supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.93.00
Acorn Squash
Acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a winter squash with dark green, ribbed skin and yellow-orange flesh, typically imported fresh or chilled for roasting, baking, or stuffing. It falls under tariff item 0709.93.00 as an edible squash of the Cucurbita genus, not further prepared or preserved.
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin
Atlantic Giant Pumpkins are massive contest-grown pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) exceeding 50 kg, often used for weigh-offs and displays. They fall under tariff item 0709.93.00 as fresh or chilled pumpkins of the genus Cucurbita, regardless of their primary ornamental end-use.
Baby Pam Pumpkin
Baby Pam Pumpkins are miniature orange pumpkins (1-2 kg) perfect for pies and individual servings. They are classified under tariff item 0709.93.00 as fresh or chilled pumpkins of the Cucurbita genus, including small culinary types.
Buckskin Pumpkin
Buckskin Pumpkins are Kentucky heirloom tan pumpkins used for pies. They fall under tariff item 0709.93.00 as fresh or chilled pumpkins of the Cucurbita genus, regardless of their tan color or heirloom status.
Buttercup Squash
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.
Carnival Squash
Carnival squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a small winter squash with colorful striped skin and sweet, nutty flesh, imported fresh or chilled for baking or stuffing. It falls under tariff item 0709.93.00 as a Cucurbita squash in its fresh or chilled state, not processed or preserved.