0707.00.50.70 - Certified organic

This HTS classification, 0707.00.50.70, specifically designates certified organic cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled, that are entered during the defined periods of May 1 to June 30, inclusive, or September 1 to November 30, inclusive, in any given year. The "certified organic" qualifier is the defining characteristic, indicating that these produce items have undergone and successfully passed a recognized organic certification process, ensuring adherence to specific cultivation and handling standards.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0707.00.50.85 (Other), is crucial. While both encompass fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins entered during the specified seasonal windows, this category is exclusively for those with documented organic certification. The "Other" category would apply to any cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled, within the same entry periods that do not meet the organic certification criteria.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification under 0707.00.50.70 hinges entirely on the presence of valid organic certification for the fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, in addition to meeting the seasonal entry window requirements. Importers must be prepared to provide documentation verifying the organic status of the goods to support this classification.