Fresh Butternut Squash from Germany
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) features a beige, pear-shaped exterior and vibrant orange flesh with a sweet, buttery flavor. Classified under HTS 0709.93.20.90 as 'other squash' in the Cucurbita genus, it is imported fresh or chilled whole for culinary applications like roasting or pureeing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh chilled butternut squash' to distinguish from pumpkins; include varietal names in invoices
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for cucurbits, including inspection for squash vine borer quarantine pests
• Monitor weight and condition to ensure not dehydrated, which could lead to reclassification under dried vegetables