West India Gherkins from China
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.
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
• 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