Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers from Japan
Beit Alpha cucumbers are short, smooth-skinned Middle Eastern varieties with few seeds, imported fresh or chilled during U.S. winter cucumber shortage months. HTS 0707.00.20.90 covers them as 'other' seasonal cucumbers excluding gherkins. Excellent for fresh snacking and salads.
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
• Include commercial invoice with varietal name, origin, and treatment history (e.g
• no irradiation unless declared)
• Monitor for downy mildew—inspected rigorously; clean loads prevent holds
• Bond shipments if seasonal duty rates uncertain pending verification