Armenian Persian Cucumber Hybrid from China
Armenian Persian cucumber hybrids blend thin skin and ribbed texture, greenhouse cultivated for winter markets. HTS 0707.00.20.50 captures these as 'Persian' fresh/chilled during Dec-Feb due to their varietal classification. Hybrids maintain Persian tariff status via breeding lineage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide seed catalog or breeder docs confirming Persian hybrid status for disputes
• Ice promptly post-harvest; wilting disqualifies 'chilled' claim
• Batch by maturity; overripe shipments face quality-based duties