Fresh Kirby Cucumbers from Japan

Small, firm cucumbers with bumpy skin, often used for pickling but imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0707.00.60 applies to summer entries (July 1-Aug 31) under cucumber tariff schedules. They remain fresh without processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ensure Customs declaration specifies entry date; obtain origin certificates

Pitfall: chilled too long may be seen as preserved