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Brine-Preserved Pickling Cucumbers from Mexico

Cucumbers specifically grown for pickling, temporarily preserved in a weak brine solution to maintain quality during shipment to processing facilities. Unsuitable for immediate eating due to the preservation state, aligning with Chapter Note examples like preservation in brine. Covered by HTS 0711.40.00.00 for provisionally preserved cucumbers including gherkins.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document brine concentration to prove provisional nature (typically low salt, not final pickling strength)

Use bills of lading specifying end-use as 'for further processing' to support correct HTS classification

Brine-Preserved Pickling Cucumbers from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0711.40.00.00