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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If actually gherkins (small, pickling variety)
Gherkins have a distinct subheading separate from other cucumbers due to size and use differences.
If frozen after minimal processing
Frozen vegetables shift to Chapter 07 heading 0710, no longer fresh/chilled.
If for non-seasonal March-April imports
Seasonal timing dictates subheading; off-season uses general cucumber rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh cucumbers' with origin and variety to prevent misclassification as gherkins
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 7°C) to prove chilled status and avoid spoilage claims at entry
• Check for APHIS import permits if from quarantined regions to dodge delays or rejections
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 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.