Certified Organic Persian Greenhouse Cucumbers from Japan
Seedless, thin-skinned Persian-style cucumbers from organic greenhouse farms, fresh or chilled and entered seasonally from Dec to Feb. HTS 0707.00.20.45 applies as 'other' certified organic greenhouse cucumbers not meeting round tomato weight specs (irrelevant here). Ideal for salads but sold unwashed.
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
• Maintain cold chain (32-40°F) documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status; cross-check with chapter notes excluding dried/crushed forms
• Pitfall: failing to declare exact entry date risks higher seasonal rates