Pickling Gherkin Variety West India from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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