Fresh English Cucumbers

Long, seedless cucumbers known as English or hothouse cucumbers, typically 12-18 inches in length with thin, edible skin. These are fresh or chilled and imported during the specified seasonal periods (May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30) under HTS 0707.00.50, as they fall within the cucumber category in Chapter 7 for fresh vegetables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0707.00.40Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If entered outside specified seasonal periods

Duties differ by import timing; non-seasonal entries fall under lower-rate 0707.00.40.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If preserved in brine or vinegar for provisional preservation

Treated cucumbers unsuitable for immediate consumption shift to Chapter 71 for provisionally preserved vegetables.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If classified as immature gherkins rather than mature cucumbers

Smaller, immature varieties may be reclassified under other fresh vegetable headings like peppers if misidentified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify entry date falls within May 1-June 30 or Sept 1-Nov 30 to qualify for this HTS; otherwise, use 0707.00.40 or 0707.00.60

โ€ข Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and pest-free status, as cucumbers are perishable and regulated

โ€ข Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as pickled (0711) which changes chapter and duties