Fresh Kirby Cucumbers
Kirby cucumbers are small, firm, unwaxed cucumbers suitable for fresh eating or pickling, imported fresh or chilled during specified seasons. They qualify for HTS 0707.00.50.85 as 'other' cucumbers, not classified as gherkins or greenhouse types. Popular in markets for their crunchy texture in salads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If true gherkins or explicitly for pickling
Gherkins have a distinct heading 0709.60; larger Kirby types as fresh 'other' stay in 0707.
If entered in December through April
Off-season imports of similar 'other' cucumbers use the non-seasonal subheading with potentially different rates.
If frozen
Frozen vegetables, even if once fresh, are classified under Chapter 71, not fresh/chilled Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use FDA prior notice for perishable produce and ensure APHIS inspection readiness upon U.S. entry
• Document field-grown origin to differentiate from greenhouse (0707.00.20) and confirm seasonal timing
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