Fresh Spaghetti Squash from China
Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo) is an oblong, golden-yellow winter squash that yields string-like flesh resembling spaghetti when cooked. It is categorized under HTS 0709.93.20.90 as other fresh or chilled squash of Cucurbita spp., imported whole for fresh market sales.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'fresh Cucurbita pepo squash' to support 'other squash' classification
• Ensure temperature logs for chilled shipments to prove maintained at 0-10°C and not frozen
• Steer clear of bundling with herbs or seasonings, as sets may complicate classification