Certified Organic Persian Cucumber from China
Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned cucumbers grown in greenhouses, harvested fresh or chilled during July 1 to August 31. Certified organic status requires compliance with USDA organic standards, falling under HTS 0707.00.60.13 due to their specific variety, seasonal entry, greenhouse production, and organic certification.
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
• Verify organic certification with USDA NOP documentation and ensure entry date falls between July 1-August 31; provide greenhouse proof via grower affidavits
• Watch for misclassification as standard cucumbers; inspect for chill chain integrity to avoid spoilage claims