West Indian Gherkins from China
Spiny West Indian gherkins (Cucumis anguria), small bumpy cucumbers used in Caribbean pickles, fresh/chilled seasonal entry. HTS 0707.00.50.05 applies as gherkins under cucumber heading during May-Jun/Sep-Nov windows. Distinct prickly skin sets them apart for specialty pickling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include botanical identification for spiny varieties to prevent confusion with melons (0807); ensure pesticide residue tests meet FDA/EPA limits
• Common error: declaring as immature melons, risking 0807.20 duties