Persian Organic Greenhouse Gherkin-Type Cucumber

Though smaller, these Persian cucumbers resemble gherkins but classify as cucumbers under HTS 0707.00.60.13 when certified organic, greenhouse-produced, and imported fresh/chilled in summer months. The code captures their specific attributes excluding true gherkins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0707.00Same rate: 17.5%

If true gherkins rather than Persian cucumbers

Gherkins have dedicated 'other' subheading separate from cucumbers.

0707.00.60Same rate: 17.5%

If Persian greenhouse but conventional (non-organic)

Organic status creates parallel certified vs non-certified tracks.

0807.11.40Higher: 34.5% vs 17.5%

If processed into pickles

Pickled cucumbers move to Chapter 08 fruits/nuts provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from true gherkins via size/weight specs in invoices; obtain organic scope certificate

Avoid refrigeration failures causing condensation and mold rejections

Related Products under HTS 0707.00.60.13

Certified Organic Persian Cucumber

Persian cucumbers are small, thin-skinned cucumbers grown in greenhouses, harvested fresh or chilled during July 1 to August 31. Certified organic status requires compliance with USDA organic standards, falling under HTS 0707.00.60.13 due to their specific variety, seasonal entry, greenhouse production, and organic certification.

Organic Mini Persian Cucumber

Mini Persian cucumbers, a petite variety of thin-skinned cucumbers, are greenhouse-cultivated and certified organic, entered fresh or chilled in late summer. They match HTS 0707.00.60.13 for their Persian type, organic certification, greenhouse origin, and specific seasonal import window.

Greenhouse Organic Persian Seedless Cucumber

Seedless Persian cucumbers, prized for their crisp texture and minimal seeds, are grown organically in controlled greenhouse environments and imported fresh/chilled during the July-August period. Classified under HTS 0707.00.60.13 for meeting all criteria: Persian variety, organic, greenhouse, seasonal entry.

Certified Organic Burpless Persian Cucumber

Burpless Persian cucumbers, a hybrid variety low in cucurbitacin for reduced bitterness, are certified organic, greenhouse-grown, and entered fresh or chilled July-August. This precise match to HTS 0707.00.60.13 reflects their varietal specificity, production method, organic status, and seasonal timing.

Organic Hothouse Persian Cucumber

Hothouse Persian cucumbers thrive in heated greenhouse conditions for year-round production but qualify under HTS 0707.00.60.13 when certified organic and entered fresh/chilled July 1-August 31. Their slender shape and organic certification align perfectly with this statistical reporting number.