Organic Zucchini Squash

Certified organic fresh zucchini, grown without synthetic pesticides, chilled for market. Under HTS 0709.93.20.55 for fresh zucchini (Cucurbita spp.), with organic certification per General Statistical Note 6.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated with sulfur dioxide for preservation

Provisional preservation with gases like SO2 qualifies for heading 0711 per chapter notes.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If erroneously declared as sweet peppers

Peppers (Capsicum) are separate; misidentification could lead to 0709.60 but zucchini is Cucurbita.

0807.11.40Lower: 34.5% vs 35%

If mature seeds harvested as watermelons

Mature Cucurbita with developed seeds might classify under melons if not vegetable-form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation

Ensure chain-of-custody records from farm to port

Avoid any preservative treatments to stay in fresh category