Fresh Delicata Squash from Japan
Delicata squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a small, cream-colored winter squash with green stripes and edible skin, offering sweet, creamy flesh. This fresh or chilled product is under HTS 0709.93.20.90 as other squash, distinct from common zucchini or pumpkins.
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
• Use photos or samples in documentation to confirm varietal identity and avoid pumpkin confusion
• Adhere to country-specific fumigation rules for cucurbits from pest-prone regions
• Do not import washed/peeled; that constitutes processing, shifting to prepared vegetables