Chayote for Retail Sale from China
Fresh chayote packaged in consumer-ready mesh bags or trays for supermarket shelves, maintaining its fresh or chilled condition. HTS 0709.99.10.00 covers this as fresh Sechium edule, distinct from bulk or processed forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure retail packaging complies with FDA labeling for country of origin and nutritional info
• For sets with recipes or bags, confirm primary classification remains fresh vegetable, not as a kit
• Inspect for damage; bruised chayote risks quarantine holds or duty adjustments