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.
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 December 1 to February period
Cucumbers imported during March-November fall under the non-seasonal 'other' category in a different statistical breakout.
If preserved temporarily in brine or sulfur solutions for transport
If treated solely for provisional preservation (e.g., in brine) and unsuitable for immediate consumption, they shift to Chapter 71 heading 0711.
If classified as gherkins
Gherkins are small, specifically defined immature cucumbers; larger or mature varieties like Persian do not qualify.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming cucumbers are free from pests like cucumber beetles, required for U.S. entry under APHIS regulations
• Verify entry date falls between December 1 and last day of February to qualify under this seasonal subheading; otherwise, classify under non-seasonal codes
• Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate cooling documentation—provide temperature logs showing maintained at 4-7°C to prevent spoilage claims at customs
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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.
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.