Buttercup Kabocha Hybrid Squash from Japan
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 — 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
• Confirm hybrid status doesn't alter kabocha designation via botanical certificates
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent condensation and spoilage during transit