Fresh Gherkin Cucumbers from China
Small, immature cucumbers specifically grown for pickling, known as gherkins, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0707.00.40 covers their entry from March 1 to April 30 as part of cucumber seasonal import controls. Not yet pickled, suitable for further processing.
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
• Distinguish from preserved gherkins (0711) by providing lab tests showing no brine or preservatives
• Declare as 'fresh gherkins' explicitly; generic 'cucumber' may cause scrutiny
• Monitor EU or Mexican origin quotas if applicable during this high-season window