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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as gourds for ornamental use
Decorative gourds from Cucurbita spp. may shift based on end-use presentation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Inspect for maturity to ensure 'fresh or chilled' status; overripe may be deemed unfit and reclassed
• Include fumigation certificates if required for origin country to meet import standards
• Separate from mixed vegetable shipments to prevent averaging into 'other vegetables' categories
Related Products under HTS 0709.93.20.80
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.
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.
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.