Fresh Armenian Cucumbers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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