Chilled Delicata Acorn Hybrid Squash from Japan
Chilled acorn-type squash blending delicata and acorn traits, featuring cream-colored skin with green stripes and sweet orange flesh. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.85 for other fresh or chilled acorn squash varieties within Cucurbita spp. It remains suitable for immediate retail sale without processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Ensure temperature logs for chilled status to prevent shifting to frozen (0710.80); declare varietal details accurately
• Inspect for pest damage requiring fumigation, which could trigger 0711
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain freshness