Baby Yellow Straightneck Squash from China
Baby yellow straightneck squash are immature, small-sized (under 4 inches) fruits with thin, edible skin, harvested early for gourmet markets. Still classified as fresh or chilled under HTS 0709.93.20.75 due to being Cucurbita spp. yellow straightneck, not warranting a separate immature produce category. Size does not alter the fresh vegetable tariff heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare exact sizing and count per package for accurate valuation; ensure baby squash meets minimum maturity for phytosanitary approval
• Use ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup during transit