Fresh English Cucumbers from Japan
Long, thin-skinned cucumbers known as English or hothouse cucumbers, typically seedless and wrapped in plastic for freshness. They are imported fresh or chilled during March 1 to April 30 and classified under HTS 0707.00.40.90 as other cucumbers, not gherkins or specifically enumerated types.
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
• Verify entry date falls between March 1 and April 30 to qualify for this tariff rate; use accurate shipping manifests
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and pest-free status from origin country
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which could reclassify as preserved under 0711