Certified Organic Kabocha Squash from China
Kabocha squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a Japanese variety of winter squash known for its dark green rind, deep orange flesh, and sweet, chestnut-like flavor when cooked. This product is certified organic, fresh or chilled, and falls under HTS 0709.93.20.32 as it is specifically classified as kabocha within the Cucurbita spp. pumpkins, squash, and gourds category for certified organic squash.
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
• Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation to match statistical note requirements; ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain fresh/chilled status; inspect for damage as gourds are prone to bruising during transit