0707.00.40.15/Baby Gherkin Snack Cucumbers/Japan

Baby Gherkin Snack Cucumbers from Japan

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 — 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%

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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