Certified Organic Butternut Squash from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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