Fresh English Cucumbers
English cucumbers, also known as hothouse or seedless cucumbers, are long, slender varieties with thin, edible skins, imported fresh or chilled in winter months. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20.90 as 'other' non-gherkin cucumbers entered December through February. They are burpless and ideal for fresh slicing in salads or wraps.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If greenhouse-grown, regardless of season
Greenhouse cucumbers have a specific statistical note breakout even in the off-season subheading.
If peppers are mistakenly included in mixed shipment
Pure cucumber shipments stay in 0707; mixtures might require separate classification or principal product rule.
If frozen after minimal processing
Freezing removes them from fresh/chilled Chapter 07, moving to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh or chilled cucumbers' with country of origin and ensure compliance with FDA prior notice requirements for perishable produce
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill chain; customs may inspect for decay, so include quality certificates from exporters
• Double-check varietal identification—misclassifying as greenhouse could lead to reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.20.90
Fresh Persian Cucumbers
Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned cucumbers with a crisp texture, typically weighing less than 0.5 kg each, imported fresh or chilled during the winter period from December 1 to February's end. They fall under HTS 0707.00.20.90 as 'other' cucumbers that are not gherkins, not greenhouse-grown, and entered in the specified seasonal window. These are popular for salads and snacking due to their mild flavor and lack of bitterness.
Fresh Armenian Cucumbers
Armenian cucumbers, or yard-long cucumbers, are thin, ribbed, seedless melopepo types with a cucumber flavor, imported fresh or chilled in the specified winter period. Under HTS 0707.00.20.90 as non-gherkin, non-greenhouse 'other' cucumbers. They are prized for their mild taste and use in Middle Eastern dishes.
Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers
Beit Alpha cucumbers are short, smooth-skinned Middle Eastern varieties with few seeds, imported fresh or chilled during U.S. winter cucumber shortage months. HTS 0707.00.20.90 covers them as 'other' seasonal cucumbers excluding gherkins. Excellent for fresh snacking and salads.
Fresh Kirby Cucumbers
Kirby cucumbers are small to medium-sized, crisp cucumbers with bumpy skins, often used for fresh eating or pickling, imported fresh or chilled during the December-February window. They are classified in HTS 0707.00.20.90 as 'other' cucumbers excluding gherkins and greenhouse types. Known for their firm texture and versatility in salads.