English Cucumber from China
Fresh long seedless cucumbers, also known as English or hothouse cucumbers, grown in greenhouses with thin skin and minimal seeds. They fall under HTS 0707.00.50.50 as greenhouse-produced long seedless varieties entered during specified seasonal periods (May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30). These are typically imported for retail fresh produce markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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 seedless variety
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as field-grown shifts to lower seasonal codes