Baby Gherkin Snack Cucumbers from China

Tiny baby gherkins marketed for fresh snacking or quick pickling, imported chilled during the March-April period under HTS 0707.00.40.15. Their small size and crisp texture define them as gherkins separate from standard cucumber classes.

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

Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation and rot, maintaining 'fresh' status for classification

Conduct moisture tests at entry; excess water treatment risks 0711 reclassification

Pair with FDA prior notice for faster processing as high-risk fresh produce