Brine-Preserved Pickling Cucumbers
Brine-preserved pickling cucumbers are cucumbers grown specifically for pickling and temporarily preserved in a weak brine solution to maintain quality during shipment to processing facilities. They are unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state, as the brine preservation is solely for transport and storage prior to further processing. This falls under tariff item 0711.40.90 as 'Other' cucumbers and gherkins provisionally preserved.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cucumbers are gherkins with a maximum diameter of 19 mm, for use in manufacturing finished gherkins.
This sibling tariff item specifically covers small gherkins for industrial use, which may be more specific than 'Other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brine solution is not intended for direct consumption and that the cucumbers remain unsuitable for immediate eating
• Declare the product as provisionally preserved under heading 07.11, and keep records of the preservation method for CBSA verification
• Verify if any supplementary notes apply to seasonal imports
Related Products under Tariff item 0711.40.90
Provisional Salted Cucumbers
Provisional salted cucumbers are fresh cucumbers temporarily preserved in a salt brine solution solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to high salinity and require further processing before eating. This product is classified under tariff item 0711.40.90 as 'Other' provisionally preserved cucumbers.
Sulfur Water Treated Cucumbers
Sulfur water treated cucumbers are cucumbers preserved in sulfur water as a provisional method to prevent spoilage during long-distance transport to canneries or pickling plants. The state makes them inappropriate for immediate consumption without additional processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0711.40.90 as 'Other' provisionally preserved cucumbers.