Organic Hothouse Persian Cucumber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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