Organic Long Seedless Persian Cucumbers from Japan
Mini long seedless cucumbers resembling Persian variety, greenhouse-cultivated and certified organic, imported fresh or chilled in the specified March-April window. Classified in 0707.00.4040 for their seedless characteristic, organic status, greenhouse origin, and seasonal timing under cucumber tariff provisions.
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
• Include organic certifier details and transaction records; CBP may audit for equivalence to approved standards listed in General Statistical Note 6
• Document greenhouse proof (e.g
• grower affidavits) and measure length/seedlessness to confirm 'long seedless' criteria, preventing downgrades