Certified Organic Persian Cucumber from Japan
Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned, seedless cucumbers grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.37 when certified organic and entered December 1 to February end, as they fit the 'Persian' category within greenhouse cucumbers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 to qualify for this subheading
• Confirm entry date between December 1 and February end; seasonal restrictions affect duty rates
• Provide phytosanitary certificates to prove fresh/chilled state and greenhouse origin, avoiding misclassification