Greenhouse Organic Persian Seedless Cucumber from Japan
Seedless Persian cucumbers, prized for their crisp texture and minimal seeds, are grown organically in controlled greenhouse environments and imported fresh/chilled during the July-August period. Classified under HTS 0707.00.60.13 for meeting all criteria: Persian variety, organic, greenhouse, seasonal entry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and pest-free status; label clearly as 'certified organic Persian cucumber.' Pitfall: ensure no post-harvest treatments that could deem them preserved under 0711