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

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 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.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

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.

0709.60.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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