Fresh Pickling Gherkins from China
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 — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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