Fresh Lemon Cucumbers from China
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, imported fresh or chilled in HTS 0707.00.20 during winter quota period. Despite appearance, botanically cucumbers in Chapter 7. Mild flavor for fresh eating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Photos or samples may help customs verify not a melon despite shape
• Declare as 'cucumbers, fresh' explicitly on invoices
• Ensure no pesticide residues violating EPA tolerances