Fresh Mini Gherkin Cucumbers from China
Small, firm cucumbers known as gherkins, harvested fresh during the March-April seasonal window for optimal pickling potential. These are classified under HTS 0707.00.40.15 as fresh or chilled gherkins entered between March 1 and April 30. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing like pickling.
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
• Verify entry date falls strictly between March 1 and April 30 to qualify under this subheading; late entries shift to general cucumber codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for live plant imports
• Avoid chilling below 0°C to prevent freezing damage, which could reclassify as provisionally preserved under 0711