Certified Organic Kabocha Squash from Japan
Fresh chilled kabocha (Japanese pumpkin squash, Cucurbita maxima), certified organic with green mottled rind and dense, sweet chestnut-like flesh. Precisely under 0709.93.20.38 for other certified organic squash. Excellent for steaming or tempura.
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
• Use invoices specifying 'certified organic Cucurbita spp. squash' to match statistical reporting
• Test for residue levels if organic claims challenged by customs labs