Cornichon Gherkin Picklers from China
French-style cornichon gherkins, small immature cucumbers ideal for vinegar pickling, imported fresh or chilled during the specified spring period. HTS 0707.00.40.15 covers these as gherkins due to their distinct small size and shape, distinct from larger cucumber varieties.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'gherkins' with varietal name to distinguish from standard cucumbers and support classification
• Maintain cold chain at 4-7°C during transit to preserve freshness without triggering preservation treatment rules