English Cucumber from Germany
Fresh long seedless cucumbers, also known as English or hothouse cucumbers, grown in greenhouses with thin skin and minimal seeds. They fall under HTS 0707.00.50.50 as greenhouse-produced long seedless varieties entered during specified seasonal periods (May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30). These are typically imported for retail fresh produce markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify entry dates fall within May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30 to qualify; provide phytosanitary certificates proving greenhouse origin and seedless variety
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as field-grown shifts to lower seasonal codes