Certified Organic Long Seedless English Cucumbers from Mexico

These are premium, long seedless cucumbers (Cucumis sativus var. English or hothouse type) grown in greenhouses and certified organic, entered fresh or chilled between March 1 and April 30. They fall under HTS 0707.00.4040 due to their specific long seedless variety, greenhouse cultivation, organic certification, and seasonal entry period as defined in statistical notes for fresh cucumbers.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify organic certification against USDA NOP or equivalent standards per General Statistical Note 6; provide Certificates of Analysis and origin docs at entry

Confirm entry date falls March 1-April 30 and cucumbers are greenhouse-grown long seedless (typically >12 inches, burpless); inspect for freshness to avoid reclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with field-grown or non-organic stock, which shifts to other subheadings; ensure proper cold chain to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status