Certified Organic Mexican Grey Squash
Fresh chilled Mexican grey squash, a variety of Cucurbita pepo with tapered, light ashy-grey skin and firm white flesh. Fits HTS 0709.93.20.25 specifically for certified organic grey squash, distinct from green zucchini by color and shape. Ideal for Mexican cuisine like calabacitas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not certified organic
Uncertainty in organic status places it in non-organic grey squash statistical reporting.
If dried for culinary use
Dried squash shifts out of Chapter 7 fresh vegetables into Chapter 8 for dried fruits/veg.
If brined for temporary storage
Provisional preservation like brining excludes fresh/chilled status per Chapter Note to 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide organic certifier's transaction certificate; lack thereof defaults to higher non-organic duty rates
• Ensure produce remains unsuitable for immediate consumption if any minimal preservation used, or risk Chapter 71 reclass
• Label shipments clearly as 'grey squash' to distinguish from other squash; CBP may require photos or samples for verification
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