0709.93.10.00 - Pumpkins 🖩

This classification covers fresh or chilled pumpkins, specifically those belonging to the genus *Cucurbita*. While often recognized for their distinct round shape and hard rind, this category encompasses a variety of pumpkins intended for culinary or decorative use. The term "pumpkin" in this context broadly includes cultivars commonly referred to as pumpkins, regardless of their size or color, provided they are classified under *Cucurbita* species and are not specifically identified as squash or gourds at this level of detail.

It is crucial to distinguish this heading from its siblings. While all fall under "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled," this specific classification is for *pumpkins* only. The sibling category 0709.93.20 covers *squash*, which, while often botanically related, are typically differentiated by their growth habits, skin texture, and flesh consistency. Similarly, 0709.93.30.00 is reserved for *gourds (Cucurbita spp.)*, which are generally grown for ornamental purposes or as containers, and possess characteristics that set them apart from culinary pumpkins.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories at this specific HTS code. Classification within 0709.93.10.00 signifies that the item is definitively identified as a pumpkin and does not fit the criteria for the other enumerated categories of squash or gourds at this level. Therefore, careful consideration of the product's specific botanical classification and common nomenclature is essential for accurate tariff assignment.