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.
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 alternative applies to small gherkins for industrial use, which may be more specific.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the sulfur water treatment is only for provisional preservation and not for direct consumption
• Ensure the cucumbers remain unsuitable for immediate eating and provide CBSA with the preservation details
• Confirm the sulfur water concentration is within acceptable limits for import
Related Products under Tariff item 0711.40.90
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.
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.