Certified Organic Sweet Mama Acorn Squash from Japan
Fresh certified organic Sweet Mama variety acorn squash, known for its sweet flavor and compact size, with mottled green and orange skin. Under HTS 0709.93.20.35 for certified organic pumpkins, squash, and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), as it's fresh/chilled and meets organic criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include third-party organic verification reports; non-compliance with GSN 6 can result in duty re-assessment or denial
• Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation during chilled transport, maintaining quality for customs inspection
• Declare varietal name accurately to align with statistical reporting; bundle with invoices showing organic chain of custody