Certified Organic Mini Greenhouse Gherkins from China
Small pickling cucumbers (gherkins) cultivated organically in controlled greenhouse environments, imported fresh or chilled during winter months. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.45 due to cucumber/gherkin type, certified organic status, greenhouse origin, and seasonal entry. They require peeling or processing before consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed organic certification and greenhouse production affidavits; label boxes clearly as 'greenhouse' to prevent misclassification
• Watch for weight declarations as gherkins may trigger statistical notes