Seedless Persian Cucumber from China
Seedless Persian cucumbers from greenhouse cultivation feature thin, edible skin and crunchy, non-bitter flesh, supplied fresh or chilled. HTS 0707.00.60.24 applies to this Persian subtype during July-August entry. Popular in Middle Eastern cuisine and retail snack packs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use FDA prior notice for perishable produce and confirm APHIS import permit for greenhouse exotics
• Avoid wax coating which could trigger 0707.00.60.40; ensure natural thin skin documentation
• Batch testing for pesticide residues common; provide analytical certificates to speed CBP release