Organic Hothouse Persian Cucumber from China
Hothouse Persian cucumbers thrive in heated greenhouse conditions for year-round production but qualify under HTS 0707.00.60.13 when certified organic and entered fresh/chilled July 1-August 31. Their slender shape and organic certification align perfectly with this statistical reporting number.
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
• Document greenhouse temperature logs if requested for verification; ensure entry timestamp accuracy for seasonal duty
• Pitfall: commingling with non-organic lots risks entire shipment organic status