Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, temporarily preserved or dried vegetables of various kinds. This chapter is an important chapter for agricultural products in the HS classification, involving the classification of a large number of fresh and processed vegetables in international trade. Within the chapter, headings are further subdivided according to the degree of processing (fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, etc.) and variety, such as 0701 potatoes, 0702 tomatoes, 0703 alliaceous vegetables, etc. Goods in this chapter usually require attention to freshness state, degree of processing and whether they are suitable for direct consumption. Heading 0707 specifically refers to fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, including ordinary cucumbers and gherkins used for pickling. This heading covers only fresh products that have not undergone deep processing (such as pickling, freezing, drying), whether or not peeled, whether or not washed, whether or not cut into blocks or slices, as long as they remain fresh or chilled. However, it does not include cucumbers pickled in vinegar or acetic acid (classified under 2001) or frozen cucumbers (classified under 0711). Code 070700 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "07" represent Chapter 07 (edible vegetables, roots and tubers); the 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 0707 (fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins); the 5th-6th digits "00" represent that there is no further subdivision under this heading, i.e., all fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins are classified under this code. In the HS system, some headings have more detailed subheadings based on variety, use, etc., but 0707 currently has no lower-level subdivision, so 070700 is used uniformly. This product is fresh or chilled cucumber, which has not undergone pickling, freezing, drying or other processing, and conforms to the description of heading 0707. It does not belong to 0702 (tomatoes), 0703 (alliaceous vegetables) or 0704 (cabbages), nor to 2001 (vegetables pickled in vinegar) or 0711 (temporarily preserved vegetables), and is therefore classified under 070700.
Chapter
Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, temporarily preserved or dried vegetables of various kinds. This chapter is an important chapter for agricultural products in the HS classification, involving the classification of a large number of fresh and processed vegetables in international trade. Within the chapter, headings are further subdivided according to the degree of processing (fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, etc.) and variety, such as 0701 potatoes, 0702 tomatoes, 0703 alliaceous vegetables, etc. Goods in this chapter usually require attention to freshness state, degree of processing and whether they are suitable for direct consumption.
Heading
Heading 0707 specifically refers to fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins, including ordinary cucumbers and gherkins used for pickling. This heading covers only fresh products that have not undergone deep processing (such as pickling, freezing, drying), whether or not peeled, whether or not washed, whether or not cut into blocks or slices, as long as they remain fresh or chilled. However, it does not include cucumbers pickled in vinegar or acetic acid (classified under 2001) or frozen cucumbers (classified under 0711).
Digit Breakdown
Code 070700 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "07" represent Chapter 07 (edible vegetables, roots and tubers); the 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 0707 (fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins); the 5th-6th digits "00" represent that there is no further subdivision under this heading, i.e., all fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins are classified under this code. In the HS system, some headings have more detailed subheadings based on variety, use, etc., but 0707 currently has no lower-level subdivision, so 070700 is used uniformly.
Classification Basis
This product is fresh or chilled cucumber, which has not undergone pickling, freezing, drying or other processing, and conforms to the description of heading 0707. It does not belong to 0702 (tomatoes), 0703 (alliaceous vegetables) or 0704 (cabbages), nor to 2001 (vegetables pickled in vinegar) or 0711 (temporarily preserved vegetables), and is therefore classified under 070700.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared product, such as "fresh cucumber" or "fresh gherkin", which should accurately reflect the state of the product. Brand type: Select according to the actual situation: "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "domestic acquired brand" or "foreign brand". Export preferential treatment status: Declare whether preferential export tariff treatment is enjoyed, such as "export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country". Method of production or preservation: Indicate "fresh" or "chilled"; do not fill in "frozen", "pickled", etc. Grade: Grade according to the actual quality of the goods, such as "Grade I", "Grade II" or "ungraded". Packaging specifications: Such as "10kg/carton", which must be consistent with the actual packaging. Brand: If there is a brand, fill in the brand name (such as "XX"); if there is no brand, fill in "none". Product name: fresh cucumber; Brand type: no brand; Export preferential treatment status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Method of production or preservation: fresh; Grade: Grade I; Packaging specifications: 5kg/carton; Brand: none. Mistakenly declaring chilled cucumbers as frozen, resulting in incorrect classification. Ignoring brand type and export preferential treatment status, affecting customs document review. Vague filling of production method, such as "preserved" should be clarified as "fresh" or "chilled".
Product name
The specific name of the declared product, such as "fresh cucumber" or "fresh gherkin", which should accurately reflect the state of the product.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing "pickled cucumber" or "frozen cucumber", leading to incorrect classification.
Brand type
Select according to the actual situation: "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "domestic acquired brand" or "foreign brand".
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly selecting the brand type, affecting customs statistics.
Export preferential treatment status
Declare whether preferential export tariff treatment is enjoyed, such as "export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country".
⚠️ Failure to declare truthfully, resulting in inability to enjoy preferences or violation.
Method of production or preservation
Indicate "fresh" or "chilled"; do not fill in "frozen", "pickled", etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in "frozen", which should be classified under 0711.
Grade
Grade according to the actual quality of the goods, such as "Grade I", "Grade II" or "ungraded".
⚠️ Filling in arbitrarily, inconsistent with the actual situation.
Packaging specifications
Such as "10kg/carton", which must be consistent with the actual packaging.
⚠️ Incomplete filling or inconsistency with the invoice.
Brand
If there is a brand, fill in the brand name (such as "XX"); if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Filling in "none" when there is a brand constitutes false declaration.
Example： Product name: fresh cucumber; Brand type: no brand; Export preferential treatment status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Method of production or preservation: fresh; Grade: Grade I; Packaging specifications: 5kg/carton; Brand: none.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly declaring chilled cucumbers as frozen, resulting in incorrect classification.
Ignoring brand type and export preferential treatment status, affecting customs document review.
Vague filling of production method, such as "preserved" should be clarified as "fresh" or "chilled".
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the method of production or preservation of the goods (fresh or chilled), variety (cucumbers and gherkins) and degree of processing (not pickled, not frozen, not dried). According to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, 0707 applies only to fresh or chilled cucumbers, including ordinary cucumbers and gherkins for pickling. If pickled in acetic acid, frozen or temporarily preserved, they are classified under 2001, 0711, etc., respectively. 0711 Temporarily preserved vegetables: 0711 applies to vegetables temporarily preserved (such as with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.) but not suitable for direct consumption, while 0707 is fresh or chilled. 2001 Vegetables pickled in vinegar: 2001 applies to cucumbers pickled or processed in vinegar or acetic acid, which have changed their basic characteristics, while 0707 is unpickled fresh product. 0702 Fresh or chilled tomatoes: 0702 is tomatoes, 0707 is cucumbers; the varieties are different and must not be confused. 0709 Other fresh or chilled vegetables: 0709 is other vegetables not elsewhere specified; cucumbers are specifically named, so they are not classified under 0709. Is the product fresh or chilled? Has it not been pickled, frozen or dried? Is the variety cucumber or gherkin? Is it for direct consumption or pickling? Is the packaging suitable for fresh product transportation?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the method of production or preservation of the goods (fresh or chilled), variety (cucumbers and gherkins) and degree of processing (not pickled, not frozen, not dried). According to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, 0707 applies only to fresh or chilled cucumbers, including ordinary cucumbers and gherkins for pickling. If pickled in acetic acid, frozen or temporarily preserved, they are classified under 2001, 0711, etc., respectively.
Confused Codes：
0711 - Temporarily preserved vegetables
0711 applies to vegetables temporarily preserved (such as with sulfur dioxide gas, brine, etc.) but not suitable for direct consumption, while 0707 is fresh or chilled.
2001 - Vegetables pickled in vinegar
2001 applies to cucumbers pickled or processed in vinegar or acetic acid, which have changed their basic characteristics, while 0707 is unpickled fresh product.
0702 - Fresh or chilled tomatoes
0702 is tomatoes, 0707 is cucumbers; the varieties are different and must not be confused.
0709 - Other fresh or chilled vegetables
0709 is other vegetables not elsewhere specified; cucumbers are specifically named, so they are not classified under 0709.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the product fresh or chilled?
✓ Has it not been pickled, frozen or dried?
✓ Is the variety cucumber or gherkin?
✓ Is it for direct consumption or pickling?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for fresh product transportation?
❓ FAQ
Are the HS codes for fresh cucumbers and chilled cucumbers the same? Yes, fresh cucumbers and chilled cucumbers are both classified under 070700, because heading 0707 covers fresh or chilled cucumbers, and there is no difference between the two in HS code. Are the codes for gherkins and ordinary cucumbers the same? Yes, gherkins, as a type of cucumber, are classified under 070700 as long as they are fresh or chilled. However, if they are used for pickling and have been pickled, they are classified under 2001. How can I inquire about the import tariff rate for 070700? You can check the most-favored-nation tariff rate, agreement tariff rate, etc., through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window or third-party inquiry platforms by entering the HS code and country of origin. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail. How should the method of production be filled in during declaration? It should be filled in as "fresh" or "chilled"; do not fill in "frozen" or "pickled". If chilled, the chilled temperature range should be indicated, but usually it is sufficient to write "chilled". Which HS code should be used for exporting cucumbers to the EU? The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are the same as those of China, namely 070700. However, the EU may have more detailed 8-digit or 10-digit codes, which need to be checked according to the requirements of the destination country. Which code should frozen cucumbers be classified under? Frozen cucumbers should be classified under 0711 (temporarily preserved) or 0710 (frozen vegetables), depending on the processing method. If only frozen, classify under 0710; if temporarily preserved, classify under 0711. How should "brand type" be selected in the declaration elements? Select according to the actual situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand. If there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; if it is a foreign brand, fill in "foreign brand". What is the difference between 070700 and 0709.99? 070700 is fresh or chilled cucumbers, which are specifically named; 0709.99 is other fresh or chilled vegetables, not elsewhere specified. Cucumbers should not be classified under 0709.99.
Q: Are the HS codes for fresh cucumbers and chilled cucumbers the same?
A: Yes, fresh cucumbers and chilled cucumbers are both classified under 070700, because heading 0707 covers fresh or chilled cucumbers, and there is no difference between the two in HS code.
Q: Are the codes for gherkins and ordinary cucumbers the same?
A: Yes, gherkins, as a type of cucumber, are classified under 070700 as long as they are fresh or chilled. However, if they are used for pickling and have been pickled, they are classified under 2001.
Q: How can I inquire about the import tariff rate for 070700?
A: You can check the most-favored-nation tariff rate, agreement tariff rate, etc., through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window or third-party inquiry platforms by entering the HS code and country of origin. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: How should the method of production be filled in during declaration?
A: It should be filled in as "fresh" or "chilled"; do not fill in "frozen" or "pickled". If chilled, the chilled temperature range should be indicated, but usually it is sufficient to write "chilled".
Q: Which HS code should be used for exporting cucumbers to the EU?
A: The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are the same as those of China, namely 070700. However, the EU may have more detailed 8-digit or 10-digit codes, which need to be checked according to the requirements of the destination country.
Q: Which code should frozen cucumbers be classified under?
A: Frozen cucumbers should be classified under 0711 (temporarily preserved) or 0710 (frozen vegetables), depending on the processing method. If only frozen, classify under 0710; if temporarily preserved, classify under 0711.
Q: How should "brand type" be selected in the declaration elements?
A: Select according to the actual situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand. If there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; if it is a foreign brand, fill in "foreign brand".
Q: What is the difference between 070700 and 0709.99?
A: 070700 is fresh or chilled cucumbers, which are specifically named; 0709.99 is other fresh or chilled vegetables, not elsewhere specified. Cucumbers should not be classified under 0709.99.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.