Cornichon Gherkins from China

Tiny French-style gherkins (Cornichons) harvested fresh or chilled in summer for delicate pickling. HTS 0707.00.60.05 covers these small cucumbers entered July-August. Prized for their crisp texture in gourmet vinegars.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide variety-specific documentation proving 'gherkin' classification (e.g

West Indian gherkin or similar)

Use refrigerated containers to maintain chilled condition throughout transit

Avoid any preservative treatments pre-import to stay in fresh/chilled category

Cornichon Gherkins from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0707.00.60.05