Certified Organic Persian Cucumber from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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