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Pickled Chayote Squash from Japan

Chayote (Sechium edule) fruit sliced and pickled in vinegar brine, popular in Latin American cuisine. HTS 2001.90.38.00 as other squash-like vegetable preserved by vinegar.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Cucurbitaceae family; pest inspection similar to cucumbers

• Spiny skin removal documented in processing

• Not to be confused with fresh tropical fruit (0807)