Certified Organic English Greenhouse Cucumbers from China
Long, slender cucumbers grown in greenhouses under certified organic standards, harvested fresh during the winter import period (Dec 1 to Feb end). They fall under HTS 0707.00.20.45 as fresh or chilled cucumbers, greenhouse-grown, certified organic, and entered in the specified seasonal window. These are not suitable for immediate consumption without further preparation like washing or slicing.
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
• Verify USDA organic certification documentation matches General Statistical Note 6 standards to avoid reclassification; ensure entry occurs strictly between Dec 1 and last day of February for this rate
• Common pitfall: improper temperature control during shipping leading to spoilage claims at customs