Fresh English Cucumbers from China
Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, commonly known as English or hothouse cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0707.00.40 when entered between March 1 and April 30 due to seasonal quota restrictions on off-season imports. These are typically used in salads and sandwiches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls within March 1 to April 30 to qualify under this code; otherwise, use 0707.00.20 for other periods
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests, as required for Chapter 7 vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as preserved (0711) which changes classification and duty rates