Fresh English Cucumbers
Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, commonly known as English or hothouse cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0707.00.20 when entered between December 1 and the last day of February due to seasonal import quotas protecting domestic production. These are typically used in salads and sandwiches.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside December-February period
Cucumbers imported March 1 to November 30 fall under the general fresh/chilled cucumber subheading.
If preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport
Treated solely for provisional preservation during storage/transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If dried, unfit for immediate consumption
Dried cucumbers (pickles if processed) move to Chapter 8 for fruits/nuts, excluding fresh vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within Dec 1 to Feb end to qualify for this code; off-season uses 0707.00.40
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and pest-free status
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature control leading to spoilage claims at customs
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Fresh Persian Cucumbers
Small, thin-skinned cucumbers with fewer seeds, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, imported fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0707.00.20 for winter-season entries (Dec-Feb) as part of cucumber import regulations. Ideal for slicing in salads or pickling.
Fresh Mini Cucumbers
Snack-sized fresh cucumbers, chilled for market sale, classified in HTS 0707.00.20 when imported during winter months. These petite varieties are botanically cucumbers despite small size. Popular for lunchboxes and appetizers.
Fresh Lemon Cucumbers
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, imported fresh or chilled in HTS 0707.00.20 during winter quota period. Despite appearance, botanically cucumbers in Chapter 7. Mild flavor for fresh eating.
Fresh Gherkins
Small, immature cucumbers harvested for fresh use, including gherkins, entered fresh or chilled under HTS 0707.00.20 during the specified winter period. This code applies to protect U.S. growers from off-season imports. Often sold whole in markets for snacking or light pickling.
Fresh Kirby Cucumbers
Small, bumpy-skinned cucumbers ideal for pickling but imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0707.00.20 for Dec-Feb entries. They are a variety of slicing cucumber regulated seasonally. Commonly used in deli salads or fresh eating.
Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers
Middle Eastern variety of burpless cucumbers, thin-skinned and seedless, imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0707.00.20 for Dec-Feb. Seasonal code ensures fair trade for U.S. cucumber market. Excellent for fresh salads.