Organic Yellow Straightneck Squash from China
Certified organic yellow straightneck squash is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, meeting USDA organic standards, and harvested fresh for market. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.75 as fresh or chilled Cucurbita squash, with statistical reporting for organic produce per General Statistical Note 6. The organic certification does not change the base classification but requires specific documentation.
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
• Provide USDA organic certificate or equivalent from origin country; segregate organic from conventional shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Check for approved organic standards via General Statistical Note 6 to ensure statistical reporting accuracy