Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers from China
Beit Alpha cucumbers are Middle Eastern mini-cucumbers, smooth-skinned and burpless, supplied fresh or chilled for specialty grocers. Classified in HTS 0707.00.50.85 for 'other' seasonal entries, not greenhouse or gherkin types. Excellent for fresh snacking and salads.
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
• Source from approved exporters with consistent seasonal harvests to match entry windows
• Refrigerated bills of lading mandatory to prove chilled but not frozen status
• Watch for gherkin confusion; size >0.9kg or slicing intent keeps in 'other' cucumbers