Honeynut Squash from Japan
Honeynut squash is a mini butternut variety (Cucurbita moschata) with intense sweetness and smooth skin, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.93.20 applies to this Cucurbita squash for its fresh, consumable state per tariff notes. Bred for single-serving portions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates for small sizes; watch for powdery mildew inspections
• Pitfall: Bulk packing without sorting leads to quality claims