Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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