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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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