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
9903.03.0110%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
• 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