Fresh Green Chayote Squash from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
5.6%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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