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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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