Fresh English Cucumbers
Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, commonly known as English or hothouse cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0707.00.40 when entered between March 1 and April 30 due to seasonal quota restrictions on off-season imports. These are typically used in salads and sandwiches.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside March 1-April 30 period
Cucumbers entered May 1 to February 28 fall under the general fresh/chilled cucumber subheading with different seasonal duty application.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
If treated solely for transport preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption, they shift to heading 0711 per chapter notes.
If considered fresh guavas or mangosteens by error
Material misclassification could lead to Chapter 8 fruits, but cucumbers remain definitively vegetables in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls within March 1 to April 30 to qualify under this code; otherwise, use 0707.00.20 for other periods
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and freedom from pests, as required for Chapter 7 vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as preserved (0711) which changes classification and duty rates
Related Products under HTS 0707.00.40
Fresh Persian Cucumbers
Small, thin-skinned cucumbers with fewer seeds, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, imported fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0707.00.40 for entries March 1-April 30 as part of seasonal cucumber imports including gherkins. Ideal for pickling or fresh eating.
Fresh Mini Cucumbers
Small snack-sized cucumbers, often called baby or cocktail cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They qualify for HTS 0707.00.40 when entered March 1 to April 30 under cucumber seasonal provisions. Perfect for appetizers or fresh snacking.
Fresh Gherkin Cucumbers
Small, immature cucumbers specifically grown for pickling, known as gherkins, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0707.00.40 covers their entry from March 1 to April 30 as part of cucumber seasonal import controls. Not yet pickled, suitable for further processing.
Fresh Kirby Cucumbers
Warty-skinned, crisp pickling cucumbers ideal for deli-style pickles, imported fresh or chilled. Fall under HTS 0707.00.40 for March 1-April 30 entries due to seasonal protections for domestic production. Commonly used in bread-and-butter pickles.
Fresh Lemon Cucumbers
Round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers resembling lemons, imported fresh or chilled with mild flavor. Classified in HTS 0707.00.40 when entered March 1-April 30 under cucumber provisions despite unique appearance. Used in specialty salads.