Fresh White Chayote from Mexico
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.
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
• Maintain cold chain at 45-50°F during shipping to preserve quality and comply with fresh produce standards
• Declare exact variety and origin; white chayote from Costa Rica may have specific quarantine rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like overripe imports, which could be rejected or reclassified as waste