Fresh Kirby Cucumbers from China

Warty-skinned, crisp pickling cucumbers ideal for deli-style pickles, imported fresh or chilled. Fall under HTS 0707.00.40 for March 1-April 30 entries due to seasonal protections for domestic production. Commonly used in bread-and-butter pickles.

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

Use temperature logs for chilled shipments to avoid 'frozen' reclassification

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing intent, which could trigger 0711 review

Confirm varietal name on docs to match against statistical notes for cucumbers