English Cucumber

Long, seedless cucumbers known as English or hothouse cucumbers, typically grown in greenhouses for year-round production. They are fresh or chilled, entered during the December to February period, and classified under HTS 0707.00.20.60 due to their long seedless variety and greenhouse cultivation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0707.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If entered outside December-February period

Seasonal entry restriction shifts to general fresh cucumber classification.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport

Treated for provisional preservation moves to Chapter 71, unsuitable for immediate consumption.

0709.99Higher: 30% vs 17.5%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Non-greenhouse cucumbers fall under other vegetable provisions excluding specified greenhouse types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify greenhouse origin documentation as required for this subheading to avoid reclassification

Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests

Confirm entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end; otherwise, use 0707.00.40 codes