Certified Organic Spaghetti Squash from Japan
Fresh, chilled spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo) certified organic, featuring string-like flesh that resembles spaghetti when cooked. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.28 as fresh or chilled squash of Cucurbita spp., specifically the certified organic spaghetti variety. Meets USDA or equivalent organic standards with no synthetic pesticides.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify organic certification from approved bodies (per General Statistical Note 6) with documentation like USDA NOP certificate to avoid reclassification
• Ensure product arrives fresh/chilled, not preserved, as provisional preservation shifts to heading 0711
• Label clearly as 'certified organic spaghetti squash' to match statistical reporting; inspect for damage to prevent quarantine issues