Fresh Pickling Gherkins from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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