West India Gherkins

Spiny West India gherkins, small and flavorful, imported fresh/chilled during December-February. Classified in HTS 0707.00.20.15 for seasonal gherkin imports under cucumbers. Popular for tangy pickling applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0707.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If summer/fall imports

Seasonality dictates tariff line; off-season lacks subheading.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If brined for short-term storage

Any preservative treatment for transport shifts per Chapter 71 note.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If dried for plants/parts use

If dehydrated, moves to medicinal/other plants chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from approved growing regions; check APHIS lists for cucurbit imports

Declare varietal name on entry docs to confirm gherkin status vs generic cucumbers

Monitor humidity in transit to prevent premature spoilage affecting classification