0707.00.50.85/Fresh Persian Cucumbers/Japan

Fresh Persian Cucumbers from Japan

Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned, seedless cucumbers harvested fresh or chilled, ideal for slicing in salads. They fall under HTS 0707.00.50.85 as 'other' cucumbers entered during specified seasonal periods (May 1-Jun 30 or Sep 1-Nov 30), distinguishing them from standard gherkins or greenhouse varieties. These are not suitable for immediate pickling and are imported for fresh market consumption.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify entry dates fall within May 1-Jun 30 or Sep 1-Nov 30 to qualify under this code; off-season imports shift to 0707.00.40

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and freedom from pests, as required for Chapter 7 vegetables

• Avoid common pitfalls like including any preservative treatments, which would move to heading 0711 for provisionally preserved goods