Delica Kabocha Squash from China
Delica kabocha is a premium Japanese variety of kabocha squash prized for its thick, sweet orange flesh and edible rind, typically 2-4 lbs each. It is imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0709.93.20.80 as kabocha within the squash subcategory of Cucurbita spp. This ensures proper tariffing for unprocessed, market-ready produce.
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
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill status, preventing shift to frozen or preserved classifications
• Document varietal purity with supplier certificates, as misidentified hybrids may fall under other squash codes
• Watch for seasonal quotas or antidumping duties on Asian squash imports, common for kabocha