Fresh English Cucumbers from China
Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, commonly known as English or hothouse cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0707.00.60 when entered between July 1 and August 31 due to seasonal import quotas on cucumbers. These are typically used in salads and sandwiches.
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
• Verify entry date falls within July 1 to August 31 to qualify for this code; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country
• Ensure cucumbers are fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to avoid reclassification