Certified Organic Cocozelle Zucchini

Long, slender certified organic cocozelle zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), an Italian heirloom with light green stripes. Meets HTS 0709.93.20.20 criteria for fresh/chilled organic zucchini from Cucurbita spp. Excellent for grilling or thin slicing in Mediterranean dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.93Same rate: 35%

If other gourds rather than zucchini

Cucurbita spp. includes gourds; statistical distinctions separate zucchini from pumpkins or general gourds.

0710.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If flash-frozen whole or sliced

Any freezing process removes it from fresh/chilled classification into frozen vegetables.

0709Same rate: 35%

If mixed with other fresh vegetables in bulk shipment

Mixed vegetable shipments may use residual codes if not purely Cucurbita zucchini.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Select refrigerated containers with precise humidity control (85-95% RH) to maintain freshness

Prepare for country-specific pest restrictions; e.g

Mexico-origin zucchini needs TQL approval

Document harvest date; entries over 7-10 days post-harvest may face quality scrutiny

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