HS Code 0707
Fresh or Chilled Cucumbers and Gherkins
HS code 0707 covers fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, excluding those that have been provisionally preserved or pickled in vinegar.
4-digit Section IIReefer
HS Code 0707 — Fresh or Chilled Cucumbers and Gherkins
This code covers cucumbers and gherkins in their fresh state or chilled for transport. It includes various varieties from large salad cucumbers to small gherkins intended for immediate peeling or processing.
What's included
- English cucumbers
- Persian cucumbers
- Gherkins
- Slicing cucumbers
- Pickling cucumbers (fresh)
What's excluded
- Pickled gherkins → use
2001(Prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
Common examples
- Chilled long English cucumbers
- Fresh Lebanese cucumbers
- Green gherkins for pickling factories
- Mini snack cucumbers
Frequently asked questions
Do cucumbers in brine belong here?
No, cucumbers provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water for transport are classified under heading 0711.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 20%
- Documentation: Check for seasonal tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) which are common in the EU and North America.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Mexico, Spain, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Only for fresh or chilled status; any vinegar-based preservation moves the item to Chapter 20.
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