Buttercup Kabocha Hybrid Squash from Germany
Buttercup hybrid kabocha combines turban shape with kabocha flavor, green-gray rind, imported fresh for gourmet markets. Classified precisely under HTS 0709.93.20.80 as kabocha squash in the fresh/chilled hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm hybrid status doesn't alter kabocha designation via botanical certificates
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent condensation and spoilage during transit