Certified Organic Costata Romanesco Grey Squash

Italian heirloom grey squash (Cucurbita pepo) with ribbed, grey-green skin, harvested fresh or chilled. Classed under HTS 0709.93.20.25 as certified organic grey squash per Cucurbita spp. definition. Prized for robust flavor 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.

0709.93.10.00Lower: 28.8% vs 35%

If non-certified organic variant

Organic status unverified defaults to general grey squash without cert premium.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 35%

If sugar-infused for preservation

Dried with sugar excludes Chapter 7, entering 0712 for preserved veg.

0709.93Same rate: 35%

If over 1kg per unit

Statistical size breaks could shift within non-organic if mismeasured.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use COOL labeling for country of origin; organic imports often scrutinized for traceability

Reject shipments with sulfur preservatives, as they qualify as 0711 provisional preservation

Document varietal name in invoices to support specific 'grey' subheading claim