Organic Table Queen Acorn Squash from China
Certified organic Table Queen acorn squash, a small bell-shaped variety ideal for single servings, fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0709.93.20.35 due to its Cucurbita spp. origin, organic certification, and fresh state unfit for Chapter 07 exclusions like dried peppers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS PPQ 587 permit for squash imports; attach to entry summary for faster clearance
• Document harvest date to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding provisional preservation scrutiny