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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported outside winter quota period
Non-seasonal entries use the standard cucumber code without Dec-Feb restriction.
If temporarily preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Provisional preservation treatment shifts to heading 0711 if not for immediate eating.
If mistaken for small chili peppers
Size and shape similarity could lead to error, but botanical definition confirms cucumbers in 0707.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'fresh or chilled cucumbers' and include country of origin for seasonal tariff application
• Ensure cold chain compliance to maintain chilled status below 7°C during transit
• Watch for misclassification as gherkins if smaller varieties are involved
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.20
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.
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.