Persian Cucumber from China
Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned cucumbers grown in greenhouses, typically seedless and crisp with a mild flavor. They fall under HTS 0707.00.20.50 as fresh or chilled cucumbers entered from December 1 to the last day of February, classified as greenhouse 'Persian' variety. This code applies to their specific cultivation method and seasonal import window.
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
• Verify entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end; use precise shipping docs to confirm compliance with seasonal restriction
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and pest-free status to avoid APHIS inspections
• Label as 'Persian cucumbers' accurately; misclassification as standard cucumbers risks re-assessment to higher duties