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California-Grown Chilled Butternut from Japan

Chilled butternut squash from California's Central Valley, harvested mature for optimal sweetness and shelf life. Fits HTS 0709.93.20.60 as domestic-like import standard for fresh/chilled butternut Cucurbita. Bulk for restaurants.

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

PCA inspections for domestic re-imports; temperature logs mandatory for chilled claim

Avoid plastic packaging to prevent condensation issues