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Fresh Kabocha Squash from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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

Fresh Kabocha Squash from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.93.20.80