Armenian Greenhouse Cucumbers from Japan
Long, thin-skinned Armenian cucumbers from greenhouses, fresh/chilled for summer entry. HTS 0707.00.60.28 for 'other' greenhouse cucumbers July 1-August 31. Fuzzy skin variety popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
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
• High humidity packaging (95%) prevents skin shriveling during transit
• Declare varietal name to avoid shape-based gherkin misclassification
• Rinse recommendation label for consumer peeling