Fresh English Cucumbers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled state and pest-free status, as cucumbers are perishable and regulated
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as pickled (0711) which changes chapter and duties