Fresh Lemon Cucumbers from China
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, imported fresh or chilled with mild flavor. Classified in HTS 0707.00.40 when entered March 1-April 30 under cucumber provisions despite unique appearance. Used in specialty salads.
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
• Include botanical verification or photos to confirm cucumber identity vs fruit misclassification
• Ensure harvest freshness; overripe may be deemed unsuitable and shifted elsewhere
• Declare weight and shape per statistical notes if applicable to round varieties