Fresh Lemon Cucumbers from Japan
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, with tender skin and mild flavor. Imported fresh or chilled in the March-April timeframe as other cucumbers per HTS 0707.00.40.90.
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
• Photograph shipments pre-entry to document condition against 'fresh/chilled' criteria
• Declare accurate varietal name on entry summary to support 'other' non-gherkins status
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with seasonal ag produce tariffs