Buttercup Acorn Cross Squash from Canada
Fresh buttercup-acorn hybrid squash with turban-shaped, dark green rind and dense orange flesh. Falls under HTS 0709.93.20.85 as 'other' acorn squash varieties in fresh or chilled form from Cucurbita spp. Commonly used in fall harvests for baking.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm varietal naming in invoices to match 'acorn' subheading; use breathable crates for air circulation
• Avoid wax coatings that could imply processing
• Prepare for seasonal quota checks