Certified Organic English Cucumbers from Japan
Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, grown organically without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, certified under USDA NOP standards. These fresh or chilled cucumbers fall under HTS 0707.00.20.80 as certified organic varieties entered during the winter period (Dec 1 to end of Feb), distinct from conventional cucumbers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation at entry to qualify for this HTS code; non-certified organic products default to 0707.00.40
• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain fresh/chilled state, as warming could reclassify under dried provisions
• Confirm entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end; off-season imports shift to other subheadings