Fresh Kirby Cucumbers from China
Kirby cucumbers are small to medium-sized, crisp cucumbers with bumpy skins, often used for fresh eating or pickling, imported fresh or chilled during the December-February window. They are classified in HTS 0707.00.20.90 as 'other' cucumbers excluding gherkins and greenhouse types. Known for their firm texture and versatility in salads.
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
• ,For winter imports from southern hemisphere (e.g
• Mexico), confirm harvest dates align with U.S. seasonal entry to avoid duty shifts
• Package in ventilated crates to prevent condensation; poor packaging leads to rejection for mold at ports