Fresh Persian Cucumbers from China
Small, thin-skinned cucumbers with fewer seeds, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, imported fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0707.00.60 for entries July 1-August 31 as part of cucumber import regulations. Ideal for pickling or fresh eating.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh or chilled' with temperature logs; common pitfall is misdeclaring as preserved
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for plant pests