Telegraph Cucumber

Long, slender seedless cucumbers from greenhouse cultivation, known for crisp texture and burpless variety, popular in fresh market salads. Fits HTS 0707.00.40.60 for long seedless greenhouse cucumbers entered March-April. Fresh or chilled state distinguishes from preserved forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0707.00.40.40Same rate: 17.5%

If short seedless variety

Length determines subheading; shorter seedless cucumbers use the prior statistical breakout.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If frozen after minimal processing

Freezing excludes from fresh/chilled Chapter 07, shifting to Chapter 07 frozen vegetables.

0709.60.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If misidentified as peppers due to variety error

Incorrect botanical classification could lead to peppers heading, but cucumbers remain in 0707.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'long seedless greenhouse cucumbers' with entry date proof

Obtain import permits for plant products and ensure cold chain to maintain fresh status

Avoid mixing with seeded varieties to prevent blend classification issues

Related Products under HTS 0707.00.40.60

English Cucumber

Fresh long seedless cucumbers, typically greenhouse-grown with thin skin and minimal seeds, ideal for slicing in salads. Classified under HTS 0707.00.40.60 as long seedless cucumbers entered March 1 to April 30 from greenhouse production. They are fresh or chilled and unsuitable for immediate pickling.

Persian Cucumber

Mini long seedless cucumbers grown in greenhouses, thin-skinned and crunchy for snacking or salads. HTS 0707.00.40.60 covers these as long seedless, greenhouse, fresh/chilled, entered March 1-April 30. Excludes dried or preserved forms.

Burpless Greenhouse Cucumber

Hybrid long seedless cucumbers from controlled greenhouse environments, bred to be low in cucurbitacin for bitterness-free eating fresh. Under HTS 0707.00.40.60 for March-April entry of greenhouse long seedless types. Fresh/chilled only, per chapter notes.

Hothouse Long Seedless Cucumber

Premium long seedless cucumbers cultivated in hothouse greenhouses for year-round supply, with smooth skin for fresh consumption. HTS 0707.00.40.60 specifies greenhouse long seedless entered March-April. Maintains fresh/chilled condition.

Seedless Dutch Cucumber

European-style long seedless cucumbers from Dutch greenhouses, uniform size for retail packaging fresh or chilled. Classed in HTS 0707.00.40.60 for long seedless greenhouse imports March 1-April 30. Not for processing per notes.

Mini Long Seedless Cucumber

Smaller long seedless variety from greenhouses, seedless for delicate fresh eating in salads or garnishes. HTS 0707.00.40.60 for these greenhouse long seedless fresh/chilled March-April entries. Excludes gherkins or preserved.