Buttercup Squash from Germany
Buttercup squash (Cucurbita maxima) is turban-shaped with dark green rind and orange flesh, imported fresh or chilled. Under HTS 0709.93.20 as Cucurbita squash, not pumpkin, for edible fresh use. Dense texture for pies.
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
• Firmness tests at entry; origin-specific pest declarations
• Pitfall: Confusion with ornamental types