0707.00.40.50 - Persian

This HTS category specifically covers "Persian" cucumbers that are fresh or chilled. These are a distinct variety of cucumber, often characterized by their smoother skin, fewer seeds, and generally larger size compared to other types. Their classification under this code is dependent on being fresh or chilled and meeting the specific varietal criteria.

The "Persian" designation differentiates these cucumbers from the sibling category "Long seedless" (0707.00.40.60), which would cover other varieties of long, seedless cucumbers that do not fit the "Persian" description. It also distinguishes them from the "Other" category (0707.00.40.70) at this level, which serves as a residual for any fresh or chilled cucumbers not otherwise specified and not fitting the "Persian" or "Long seedless" sub-classifications.

Since this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code hinges on a definitive identification as a "Persian" cucumber, alongside the seasonal and cultivation criteria established at the higher levels of the tariff schedule. Importers should be prepared to provide documentation or evidence confirming the variety of cucumber if requested by customs authorities.