Fresh Burpless Cucumbers
Seedless, thin-skinned cucumbers bred to reduce bitterness, commonly used in salads. Entered fresh or chilled March 1-April 30, classified as other cucumbers in HTS 0707.00.40.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered December 1 to February 28
Tariff shifts by calendar period for winter imports of same product.
If dried for dehydration
Dried vegetables move out of fresh chapter to 0712; no chilling involved.
If size qualifies as gherkins
Dimension-based distinction separates gherkins from standard cucumbers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice with weight, variety, and 'fresh/chilled' declaration for valuation
• Avoid packaging in brine or solutions that trigger provisional preservation reclassification
• Test for pesticide residues pre-shipment to comply with FDA/FSMA import standards
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.40.90
Fresh English Cucumbers
Long, thin-skinned cucumbers known as English or hothouse cucumbers, typically seedless and wrapped in plastic for freshness. They are imported fresh or chilled during March 1 to April 30 and classified under HTS 0707.00.40.90 as other cucumbers, not gherkins or specifically enumerated types.
Fresh Persian Cucumbers
Small, thin-skinned cucumbers popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, often sold in bunches with minimal seeds. Imported fresh or chilled in the specified seasonal window, they qualify as 'other' cucumbers under HTS 0707.00.40.90.
Fresh Mini Cucumbers
Small snack-sized cucumbers, often called baby or cocktail cucumbers, harvested young for crisp texture. These are fresh or chilled imports during the March-April period, falling under 'other' in HTS 0707.00.40.90.
Fresh Armenian Cucumbers
Long, ribbed cucumbers with light green skin, technically a melon relative but commercially treated as cucumbers. Fresh or chilled seasonal imports under HTS 0707.00.40.90 as other varieties.
Fresh Lemon Cucumbers
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, with tender skin and mild flavor. Imported fresh or chilled in the March-April timeframe as other cucumbers per HTS 0707.00.40.90.