Fresh Kirby Cucumbers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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