Gherkin Cucumbers Bulk Shipment from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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