Mini Persian Cucumber from Germany
Mini Persian cucumbers are bite-sized, greenhouse-grown varieties of the Persian cucumber, prized for salads and snacks due to their tender skin and lack of bitterness. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.50 for fresh/chilled imports during the December-February window as 'Persian' greenhouse cucumbers. Their slim shape and specific seasonal entry define this tariff placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'mini Persian' variety and greenhouse proof to match statistical reporting
• Ensure cold chain maintenance during transit; temperature logs prevent rejection for chilling non-compliance
• Avoid bundling with non-Persian cukes in same shipment to prevent duty recalculation on mixed entries