Organic Persian Cucumber from Japan
Organic Persian cucumbers are certified greenhouse-grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA organic standards for fresh produce. HTS 0707.00.20.50 applies to these fresh/chilled 'Persian' imports from December to February. Certification ensures compliance with statistical notes on approved organic standards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Attach USDA-equivalent organic certificate per General Statistical Note 6; missing docs trigger reclassification
• Segregate organic from conventional in shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain freshness; spoilage voids seasonal fresh status