Fresh English Cucumbers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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