Baby Persian Cucumber
Baby Persian cucumbers are immature, small-sized greenhouse varieties ideal for pickling or fresh snacking. They qualify under HTS 0707.00.20.50 as fresh/chilled Persian cucumbers imported in the specified winter period. Size and variety distinguish them within the cucumber tariff structure.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If gherkins specifically named
True gherkins have separate break from Persian/baby cucumbers.
If dried for dehydration
Drying excludes from fresh Chapter 7, moves to dried vegetables.
If for processing, not fresh retail
End-use for industrial processing changes from fresh consumer goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'baby Persian' on entry summary; generic 'cucumber' risks default to higher-duty code
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fresh produce; delays cause detention
• Monitor for bitterness defects; quality issues lead to import refusals
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.20.50
Persian Cucumber
Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned cucumbers grown in greenhouses, typically seedless and crisp with a mild flavor. They fall under HTS 0707.00.20.50 as fresh or chilled cucumbers entered from December 1 to the last day of February, classified as greenhouse 'Persian' variety. This code applies to their specific cultivation method and seasonal import window.
Mini Persian Cucumber
Mini Persian cucumbers are bite-sized, greenhouse-grown varieties of the Persian cucumber, prized for salads and snacks due to their tender skin and lack of bitterness. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.50 for fresh/chilled imports during the December-February window as 'Persian' greenhouse cucumbers. Their slim shape and specific seasonal entry define this tariff placement.
Seedless Persian Cucumber
Seedless Persian cucumbers are parthenocarpic greenhouse hybrids, smooth and uniformly sized for fresh market use. This HTS 0707.00.20.50 covers their fresh or chilled state during the winter import period as 'Persian' greenhouse product. The code distinguishes them from field-grown or off-season imports.
Organic Persian Cucumber
Organic Persian cucumbers are certified greenhouse-grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA organic standards for fresh produce. HTS 0707.00.20.50 applies to these fresh/chilled 'Persian' imports from December to February. Certification ensures compliance with statistical notes on approved organic standards.
Armenian Persian Cucumber Hybrid
Armenian Persian cucumber hybrids blend thin skin and ribbed texture, greenhouse cultivated for winter markets. HTS 0707.00.20.50 captures these as 'Persian' fresh/chilled during Dec-Feb due to their varietal classification. Hybrids maintain Persian tariff status via breeding lineage.