Fresh Apple Gourd for Crafts from Japan
Fresh apple gourds (Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera), small round gourds imported chilled for artisanal crafts. Classified under HTS 0709.93.30.00 as fresh Cucurbita gourds, valued for their apple-like shape.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Bundle in mesh bags for air circulation; monitor humidity to avoid mold
• Avoid mixing with edibles in customs declarations to prevent food import delays