Fresh Slicing Cucumbers from China
Large, uniform cucumbers bred for fresh slicing in salads, chilled during summer import. Falls under 0707.00.60.75 as other cucumbers (not gherkins) entered July 1-August 31.
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
• APHIS inspection often required; pre-clear with PPQ form 587 for expedited entry
• Pack in ventilated crates to maintain freshness; avoid plastic wrapping that suggests preservation
• Monitor EU/Mexico origin rules; seasonal tariffs protect domestic growers