Fresh English Cucumbers from China
Long, seedless cucumbers known as English or hothouse cucumbers, typically 12-18 inches in length with thin, edible skin. These are fresh or chilled and imported during the specified seasonal periods (May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30) under HTS 0707.00.50, as they fall within the cucumber category in Chapter 7 for fresh vegetables.
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 date falls within May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30 to qualify for this HTS; otherwise, use 0707.00.40 or 0707.00.60
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and pest-free status, as cucumbers are perishable and regulated
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as pickled (0711) which changes chapter and duties