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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside Dec-Feb period
Seasonal restriction lifts outside winter months, shifting to general 'other' cucumber category.
If preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport
Treated solely for provisional preservation during storage/transport, unfit for immediate consumption.
If marketed as mini bell peppers but botanically cucumbers
Misidentification error; cucumbers stay in 0707 but could be confused with other fresh veggies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end; use precise shipping docs to confirm compliance with seasonal restriction
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and pest-free status to avoid APHIS inspections
• Label as 'Persian cucumbers' accurately; misclassification as standard cucumbers risks re-assessment to higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.20.50
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.
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.
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.