Fresh Pickling Gherkins from Canada
Small, firm cucumbers known as gherkins, harvested young for pickling, entered fresh or chilled during December to February. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.15 due to seasonal entry restrictions for gherkins within the cucumbers category. They remain suitable for immediate consumption or processing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming pest-free status for fresh produce
• Verify entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end to qualify under this code; otherwise, use 0707.00.40
• Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled gherkins' to prevent confusion with provisionally preserved items in 0711