Certified Organic Costata Romanesco Grey Squash from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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