Certified Organic Butternut Squash

Fresh, certified organic butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) harvested at peak ripeness for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.22 as fresh or chilled squash of the Cucurbita spp., specifically certified organic butternut variety. Meets USDA or equivalent organic standards with no synthetic pesticides.

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.

0709.93.10.00Lower: 28.8% vs 35%

If not certified organic

Non-organic butternut squash falls under the general fresh squash heading without organic designation.

0710.90.91.00Higher: 49% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen butternut squash is classified under frozen vegetables, not fresh or chilled.

0807.11.40Lower: 34.5% vs 35%

If processed into watermelon (though rare misclassification)

Only applies to actual watermelons; Cucurbita spp. like butternut remain in Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certified organic documentation (e.g

USDA NOP certificate) at entry to qualify for this subheading

Inspect for freshness; phytosanitary certificate required to prevent pest introduction

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling non-organic as organic, leading to reclassification and penalties