Seedless Persian Cucumber from Japan
Seedless Persian cucumbers are a burpless, thin-skinned greenhouse variety imported fresh or chilled during peak seasons, prized for their crunch and lack of bitterness. HTS 0707.00.50.30 applies specifically to Persian-type greenhouse cucumbers in those periods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab tests or breeder docs confirming seedless Persian traits; declare exact entry date for seasonal duty eligibility
• Common pitfall: contamination leading to APHIS rejection