Fresh Persian Cucumbers
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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside specified seasonal periods
Cucumbers entered July-Aug or Dec-Apr fall under the general fresh/chilled cucumber rate, not the seasonal 'other' subheading.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for provisional preservation
If processed solely to preserve during transport but unsuitable for immediate consumption, they shift to heading 0711 per chapter notes.
If smaller gherkin variety intended for pickling
True gherkins or small pickling cucumbers are classified separately under 0709.60, not as 'other' cucumbers in 0707.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry dates fall within May 1-Jun 30 or Sep 1-Nov 30 to qualify under this code; off-season imports shift to 0707.00.40
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and freedom from pests, as required for Chapter 7 vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like including any preservative treatments, which would move to heading 0711 for provisionally preserved goods
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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.
Fresh Armenian Cucumbers
Armenian cucumbers, or yard-long cucumbers, are thin, ribbed, mild-flavored fruits imported fresh or chilled for ethnic markets. Under HTS 0707.00.50.85 for seasonal 'other' entries, as they are botanically cucumbers but not gherkins. Used in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines for fresh slicing.
Fresh Lemon Cucumbers
Lemon cucumbers are small, round, yellow-skinned heirloom cucumbers with a crisp, mild taste, imported fresh or chilled seasonally. They fit HTS 0707.00.50.85 as 'other' cucumbers during May-Jun or Sep-Nov periods, excluding gherkins. Grown for novelty fresh market sales.
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.
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.