Certified Organic Persian Cucumber from Japan
Fresh Persian cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers or mini seedless cucumbers, are small, thin-skinned varieties grown in greenhouses and certified organic. They fall under HTS 0707.00.40.37 when entered March 1 to April 30 as greenhouse-grown, certified organic Persian cucumbers, distinct from standard cucumbers due to their size and lack of prominent seeds.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 standards to avoid reclassification
• Confirm entry date between March 1 and April 30; off-season imports shift to other subheadings like 0707.00.20
• Provide proof of greenhouse cultivation via grower certificates, as field-grown Persian cucumbers use different codes