Organic Hothouse Persian Cucumber from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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