Fresh English Cucumbers
English cucumbers, also known as hothouse or burpless, are long, slender cucumbers with thin, edible skin, imported fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0707.00.50.85 when entered seasonally as 'other' non-greenhouse cucumbers, excluding gherkins. They are prized for their crisp texture in fresh salads and snacks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grown in greenhouses
Greenhouse-produced cucumbers, even seasonal, are specifically under 0707.00.20, separate from field-grown 'other' types.
If dried or otherwise prepared
Dried cucumbers (pickles in some contexts) move out of Chapter 7 to Chapter 8 for fruits and nuts prepared or preserved.
If provisionally preserved in brine
Chapter note excludes those treated for preservation from fresh headings, placing them in 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh or chilled cucumbers' with temperature logs to prove not frozen or preserved
• Check for varietal misclassification; English cucumbers must not be greenhouse-grown to avoid 0707.00.20
• Maintain chain-of-custody records showing no processing beyond chilling, preventing shift to dehydrated or preserved categories
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