Organic English Cucumbers

Long, seedless cucumbers grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh during March-April for premium markets. Classified under HTS 0707.00.4070 as fresh or chilled greenhouse cucumbers entered in that period, excluding gherkins. They meet 'other' criteria due to organic certification but remain fresh produce.

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.

0707.00.20Same rate: 17.5%

If entered outside March-April period

Seasonal restriction lifts for greenhouse cucumbers outside that window, shifting to general fresh cucumber rate.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport

Treated solely for provisional preservation during storage, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 7 note.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If classified as gherkins rather than standard cucumbers

Gherkins have distinct varietal traits and smaller size, falling under specific cucumber subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry date falls March 1-April 30 with shipping docs; obtain phytosanitary certificates from origin; label as 'organic' only if USDA-certified to avoid misclassification