Baby Persian Cucumber from China
Baby Persian cucumbers are immature, small-sized greenhouse varieties ideal for pickling or fresh snacking. They qualify under HTS 0707.00.20.50 as fresh/chilled Persian cucumbers imported in the specified winter period. Size and variety distinguish them within the cucumber tariff structure.
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
• Specify 'baby Persian' on entry summary; generic 'cucumber' risks default to higher-duty code
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fresh produce; delays cause detention
• Monitor for bitterness defects; quality issues lead to import refusals