Mini Persian Cucumber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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