Fresh Beit Alpha Cucumbers
Beit Alpha cucumbers are Middle Eastern mini-cucumbers, smooth-skinned and burpless, supplied fresh or chilled for specialty grocers. Classified in HTS 0707.00.50.85 for 'other' seasonal entries, not greenhouse or gherkin types. Excellent for fresh snacking and salads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hydroponic/greenhouse production
Greenhouse cucumbers have dedicated rate, regardless of variety or season.
If peppers misclassified, but for cucumbers N/A; alt for processing type
Not applicable directly, but processing intent could shift similar veggies.
If simply frozen
Frozen shifts to Chapter 71; must be fresh/chilled for 0707.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from approved exporters with consistent seasonal harvests to match entry windows
• Refrigerated bills of lading mandatory to prove chilled but not frozen status
• Watch for gherkin confusion; size >0.9kg or slicing intent keeps in 'other' cucumbers
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Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned, seedless cucumbers harvested fresh or chilled, ideal for slicing in salads. They fall under HTS 0707.00.50.85 as 'other' cucumbers entered during specified seasonal periods (May 1-Jun 30 or Sep 1-Nov 30), distinguishing them from standard gherkins or greenhouse varieties. These are not suitable for immediate pickling and are imported for fresh market consumption.
Fresh English Cucumbers
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Fresh Armenian Cucumbers
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Fresh Lemon Cucumbers
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Fresh Kirby Cucumbers
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