Gherkin Cucumbers Bulk Shipment

Small gherkin cucumbers under 15 cm, shipped in bulk lots over 1,000 lbs fresh or chilled, specifically for the July-August entry period. Classified under HTS 0707.00.60.30 due to size restriction and bulk presentation for industrial use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0707.00.20Same rate: 17.5%

If larger cucumbers over 15 cm length

Size threshold determines subheading; longer cucumbers use different statistical breakout

0711Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If temporarily preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Preservation treatment shifts to heading 0711 for cucumbers not suitable for immediate eating

0709.99Higher: 30% vs 17.5%

If mixed vegetable bulk pack including cucumbers

Vegetable mixtures classified by principal ingredient or as other vegetables

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled status; dried product excluded from chapter

Avoid retail packaging - must be bulk unpackaged or large containers over 1000 lbs net weight

Monitor seasonal entry dates strictly; August 31 cutoff prevents duty rate changes