Carnival Squash from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the product is for culinary use, not ornamental, to stay within heading 07.09
• Keep records of the botanical name and condition (fresh/chilled)
• Remember to include package weight in the duty base per supplementary note 1