Fresh Green Chayote Squash
Fresh green chayote (Sechium edule) is a crisp, pear-shaped vegetable commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines for salads, stir-fries, and soups. It falls under HTS 0709.99.10.00 as it is fresh or chilled, not dried, frozen, or preserved, and specifically classified as chayote within the 'other vegetables' category of Chapter 7.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Preserved vegetables treated solely for transport fall under heading 0710, as they are unsuitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 7 notes.
If frozen
Frozen chayote is classified under heading 0710 for frozen vegetables, separate from fresh or chilled.
If mature and edible as fruit
If imported as a fresh edible fruit rather than vegetable, it may shift to Chapter 8 for melons and similar fruits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the chayote is free from pests like fruit flies
• Verify freshness upon arrival; chilled chayote must remain suitable for immediate consumption to avoid reclassification
• Label clearly as 'fresh chayote' to prevent confusion with frozen or pickled varieties under different headings
Related Products under HTS 0709.99.10.00
Fresh White Chayote
Fresh white chayote features a smoother skin and milder flavor than green varieties, ideal for raw preparations or gentle cooking. Classified under HTS 0709.99.10.00 for its fresh or chilled state as the specific vegetable Sechium edule.
Chayote for Retail Sale
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.
Organic Fresh Chayote
Certified organic fresh chayote grown without synthetic pesticides, appealing to health-conscious markets. Falls under HTS 0709.99.10.00 as fresh or chilled Sechium edule, with organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.