Fresh Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash (Cucurbita moschata), also known as Japanese pumpkin, is a green-skinned winter squash with orange flesh, harvested fresh or chilled. It falls under HTS 0709.93.20.80 as it is specifically classified as 'Kabocha' within the Cucurbita spp. category for pumpkins, squash, and gourds. This code applies to fresh or chilled produce unsuitable for immediate processing into dried or preserved forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as pumpkins rather than squash
Pumpkins within Cucurbita spp. fall under a separate subheading based on common trade nomenclature, even if botanically similar.
If frozen
Frozen vegetables, including kabocha squash, are classified in Chapter 71 for frozen forms, not fresh or chilled.
If prepared or preserved for retail
Prepared or preserved gourds like kabocha move to Chapter 08 for fruits and nuts in preserved states.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the squash is fresh or chilled and meets phytosanitary requirements for Cucurbita spp. to avoid rejection at entry
• Provide certificates of origin and inspection reports confirming varietal identity as kabocha, distinct from other squash types
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as dried or processed, which shifts to Chapter 07 exclusions or heading 0711
Related Products under HTS 0709.93.20.80
Green Kabocha Pumpkin
Green kabocha, a compact round squash with mottled dark green rind and dense sweet flesh, is imported fresh for culinary use in soups and roasting. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.80 due to its specific identification as kabocha squash in the Cucurbita spp. hierarchy for fresh or chilled other squash. It remains perishable and unsuitable for immediate consumption without preparation.
Delica Kabocha Squash
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.
Sunshine Kabocha Squash
Sunshine kabocha features a teardrop shape with reddish-orange skin and vibrant yellow flesh, harvested fresh for fall markets. HTS 0709.93.20.80 covers this kabocha type as fresh or chilled squash under Cucurbita spp., excluding dried or preserved forms per chapter notes.
Organic Kabocha Squash
Certified organic kabocha squash grown without synthetic pesticides, featuring the signature green rind and sweet flesh, imported fresh. Falls under HTS 0709.93.20.80 for kabocha as fresh/chilled Cucurbita squash, with statistical notes referencing organic standards.
Buttercup Kabocha Hybrid Squash
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.
Red Kabocha Squash
Red kuri kabocha squash with bright orange-red skin and chestnut-like texture, fresh or chilled for roasting. HTS 0709.93.20.80 applies to this kabocha variant under Cucurbita spp. squash.