West Indian Gherkins from China
Spiny-skinned West Indian gherkins, a true gherkin variety (Cucumis anguria), imported fresh in summer. HTS 0707.00.60.05 specifically for seasonal gherkin entries. Used in Caribbean pickling recipes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Botanical certificates may be required to distinguish from standard cucumbers
• Monitor for quarantine pests common to gherkin-producing regions
• Label shipments clearly as 'gherkins' to prevent grader reclassification