Pickling Gherkin Variety West India from Germany
West India pickling gherkins, a heirloom variety with bumpy skin, imported fresh during spring quota period under 0707.00.40.15. Specifically designated as gherkins due to breeding for pickling industry use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include varietal certificates from seed associations to prove gherkin lineage
• Monitor for cucumber beetles; fumigation records prevent quarantine holds
• Calculate duties precisely; seasonal protections often carry higher rates