0707.00.20.80 - Certified organic

This HTS category, 0707.00.20.80, specifically designates cucumbers, including gherkins, that are fresh or chilled, and are certified organic. This classification applies to produce that has met the rigorous standards of organic certification, indicating it was grown and processed without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. The "Certified organic" designation is the primary criterion for inclusion in this subcategory, distinguishing it from other cucumbers within the same broader classification.

Within the HTS Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, cucumbers are generally classified under heading 0707.00. This specific subcategory, 0707.00.20.80, falls under the "Other" classification for cucumbers entered during the period of December 1st to the last day of February, inclusive, and is further refined to specifically capture only those that are certified organic.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 0707.00.20.80 rests entirely on the presence of valid organic certification for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins imported within the specified seasonal timeframe. It is crucial for importers to possess and present the necessary documentation to substantiate the organic status of the goods when declared under this code.