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.
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
Cucumbers entered May 1 to November 30 or December 1 to February 28 fall under different seasonal subheadings with potentially lower duties.
If treated for provisional preservation like brined or sulfured
Vegetables preserved solely for transport (e.g., in brine) move to Chapter 71, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If actually sweet bell peppers misidentified as cucumbers
Material composition determines heading; peppers are classified under 0709, not cucumbers in 0707.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls between March 1 and April 30 to qualify for this tariff rate; use accurate shipping manifests
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and pest-free status from origin country
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature logs during transit, which could reclassify as preserved under 0711
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.40.90
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 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.
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.