Hothouse Long Seedless Cucumber from China

Hothouse cucumbers are long, slender, seedless types grown in temperature-controlled greenhouses, imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0707.00.60.26 for the summer entry period. Their delicate skin and uniform sizing make them ideal for wrapping and slicing without peeling.

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 shrink-wrapped packaging with variety labels to maintain freshness and aid CBP inspection

Confirm country of origin rules; some greenhouse producers qualify for preferential tariff treatments

Test for E. coli and Salmonella as per FSMA requirements for ready-to-eat produce