Organic Fresh Acorn Squash from China
Certified organic acorn squash grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh with vibrant green-to-orange skin. HTS 0709.93.20.85 covers this as other fresh or chilled squash, with statistical notes referencing organic standards in General Note 6. Ideal for retail markets emphasizing clean-label produce.
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
• Include organic certification per General Statistical Note 6; segregate from conventional to avoid contamination claims
• Test for residue levels at entry
• Document soil and harvest practices for audits