Burpless Greenhouse Cucumber from Japan
Burpless long seedless cucumbers are hybrid varieties bred for thin skin and minimal seeds, exclusively greenhouse cultivated for year-round supply. HTS 0707.00.60.26 covers these fresh or chilled imports during the specified July-August period. They are prized for salad use due to their crisp texture and lack of bitterness.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'long seedless' measurements (over 12 inches) and greenhouse certification
• Avoid common pitfall of generic 'cucumber' labeling which may default to higher-duty general codes
• Comply with APHIS import permits for cucurbits to prevent pest introduction risks