Certified Organic Metro Butternut Squash
Metro F1 hybrid certified organic butternut squash with uniform size, ideal for retail. As a fresh or chilled Cucurbita moschata squash, it falls under tariff item 0709.93.00 for pumpkins, squash 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 prepared or preserved
Prepared vegetables are classified in chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the squash is fresh or chilled, not frozen or dried, to remain in heading 07.09
• Add package weight to the customs value as per supplementary note 1
• Ensure organic certification is recognized by CFIA
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.
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.