Carnival Squash from Canada
Carnival squash (Cucurbita pepo) blends acorn and sweet dumpling traits with colorful stripes, fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.93.20 classifies it as squash per Cucurbita lineage and fresh condition. Sweet, nutty flesh for baking.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Color variation documentation helps rulings; ethylene control in transit
• Avoid mislabeling as decorative gourds