0709.93.20/Carnival Squash/Japan

Carnival Squash from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Color variation documentation helps rulings; ethylene control in transit

• Avoid mislabeling as decorative gourds