Fresh Mini Gherkin Cucumbers
Small, firm cucumbers known as gherkins, harvested fresh during the March-April seasonal window for optimal pickling potential. These are classified under HTS 0707.00.40.15 as fresh or chilled gherkins entered between March 1 and April 30. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing like pickling.
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 March 1 to April 30 period
Gherkins entered May 1 to February 28 fall under the non-seasonal cucumber provision in 0707.00.20.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for preservation
If preserved solely for transport (e.g., in brine), they become unsuitable for immediate consumption and move to Chapter 71 heading 0711.
If larger cucumbers not specifically gherkins
Standard slicing cucumbers exceed gherkin size parameters and classify separately within fresh cucumbers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls strictly between March 1 and April 30 to qualify under this subheading; late entries shift to general cucumber codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for live plant imports
• Avoid chilling below 0°C to prevent freezing damage, which could reclassify as provisionally preserved under 0711
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.40.15
Dutch Gherkin Cucumbers
Premium Dutch-bred gherkins, compact and uniform for pickling, shipped fresh or chilled specifically during March-April import window. This HTS 0707.00.40.15 applies to gherkins entered seasonally, reflecting US protection for domestic growers.
Baby Gherkin Snack Cucumbers
Tiny baby gherkins marketed for fresh snacking or quick pickling, imported chilled during the March-April period under HTS 0707.00.40.15. Their small size and crisp texture define them as gherkins separate from standard cucumber classes.
Pickling Gherkin Variety West India
West India pickling gherkins, a heirloom variety with bumpy skin, imported fresh during spring quota period under 0707.00.40.15. Specifically designated as gherkins due to breeding for pickling industry use.
Cornichon Gherkin Picklers
French-style cornichon gherkins, small immature cucumbers ideal for vinegar pickling, imported fresh or chilled during the specified spring period. HTS 0707.00.40.15 covers these as gherkins due to their distinct small size and shape, distinct from larger cucumber varieties.