Organic Long English Cucumber from Japan
Fresh, long seedless cucumbers grown in greenhouses and certified organic, typically measuring 12-18 inches in length with thin skin and minimal seeds. These fall under HTS 0707.00.50.24 as greenhouse-produced, certified organic, long seedless cucumbers entered during specified seasonal periods (May 1-Jun 30 or Sep 1-Nov 30). They are unsuitable for immediate consumption without washing and are imported fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify certification from approved organic standards per General Statistical Note 6 and ensure entry during specified periods to qualify; provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and freedom from pests
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as field-grown, which shifts to non-greenhouse subheadings