Fresh Armenian Cucumbers from China
Long, ribbed cucumbers with light green skin, technically a melon relative but commercially treated as cucumbers. Fresh or chilled seasonal imports under HTS 0707.00.40.90 as other varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm botanical acceptance as cucumber via CBP ruling to prevent reclassification disputes
• Use ventilated crates for air shipment to maintain freshness without condensation issues
• Monitor seasonal duty changes closely; plan inventory around March-April window