Cornichon-Style Gherkins from China
Tiny French-style gherkins, crisp and uniform, imported fresh or chilled specifically during winter months for pickling. Fits HTS 0707.00.20.15 as gherkins under seasonal cucumber provisions. Ideal for gourmet pickling without prior preservation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct cold chain monitoring to maintain 'chilled' status below 7°C upon entry
• Provide country-of-origin documentation proving gherkin varietal to avoid reclassification as standard cucumbers