Certified Organic Kirby Greenhouse Pickling Cucumbers from Japan
Bumpy-skinned Kirby cucumbers grown organically in greenhouses for pickling, imported fresh/chilled in winter period. Falls under HTS 0707.00.20.45 as other certified organic greenhouse cucumbers/gherkins per hierarchy. Unsuitable for immediate retail without washing/processing.
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
• Include greenhouse affidavits and organic equivalence certs from origin country; declare varietal if requested
• Avoid pitfall of heat damage simulating preservation treatment