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Fresh English Cucumbers

Long, seedless cucumbers with thin, dark green skin, commonly known as English or hothouse cucumbers, imported fresh or chilled. They fall under HTS 0707.00.60 when entered between July 1 and August 31 due to seasonal import quotas on cucumbers. These are typically used in salads and sandwiches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
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.

0707.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If entered outside July 1 to August 31 period

Same fresh/chilled cucumbers but imported in off-season months use the non-quota code.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water

If treated solely for transport preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption, they shift to Chapter 71 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify entry date falls within July 1 to August 31 to qualify for this code; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country

โ€ข Ensure cucumbers are fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to avoid reclassification