Persian Cucumber from China
Persian cucumbers are slender, thin-skinned cucumbers grown in greenhouses, typically measuring 5-8 inches long with small seeds and crisp texture. They are imported fresh or chilled during specified seasonal periods (May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30) and classified under HTS 0707.00.50.30 due to their greenhouse cultivation and 'Persian' variety designation.
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
• Verify entry dates fall within May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30 to qualify; provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and pest-free status
• Avoid mislabeling as standard cucumbers to prevent reclassification