Product classification
HS code for Cucumbers: 0707.00
Vegetables, cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
Classification of cucumbers under HS 0707.00
Cucumbers and gherkins are classified under HS code 0707.00 within the Harmonized System, which specifically covers these vegetables when they are in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is determined by the botanical nature of the product and its intended use as an edible vegetable. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their condition at the time of import. For code 0707.00, the vegetables must not have undergone any processing beyond chilling to maintain freshness. If the cucumbers are frozen, dried, or preserved in a manner that alters their fresh state, they move to different chapters or headings. The distinction between cucumbers and gherkins is primarily one of size and variety, but both fall under this single heading for international trade purposes, ensuring uniform tariff application across member nations of the World Customs Organization.
- Covers
- Fresh English cucumbers
- Chilled Persian cucumbers
- Kirby cucumbers for fresh consumption
- Fresh gherkins (pickling variety)
- Slicing cucumbers
- Greenhouse-grown fresh cucumbers
- Also under 0707.00
- NatureSweet Cucumbers
- Sunset Grown Cucumbers
- Whole Foods Market Cucumbers
- Vlasic Gherkins (fresh for pickling)
Codes often confused with 0707.00
Common mistake. Cucumbers are frequently misclassified under HS code 2001.10, which covers cucumbers and gherkins that have been prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (pickles). Another common error involves HS code 0711.40, which applies to cucumbers provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas or in brine) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. Additionally, if cucumbers are frozen, they must be classified under 0710.80 rather than 0707.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 070700 (the code used for cucumbers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 070700 (the code used for cucumbers) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 070700, not only cucumbers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $1.3B 30% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $772M 18% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $754M 18% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 25% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $390M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cucumbers
Brazil classifies cucumbers under NCM 0707.00.00: HS 0707.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cucumbers
What is the HS code for Cucumbers?
The HS code for Cucumbers is 070700 (Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Cucumbers for customs?
Cucumbers is classified under HS code 070700 — Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fresh cucumbers?
The HS code for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins is 0707.00.
Does 0707.00 include pickled cucumbers?
No, pickled cucumbers are classified under heading 2001 if preserved in vinegar, or heading 2005 if preserved by other means without vinegar.
Which countries are the top exporters of cucumbers (HS 070700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 070700 (the code used for cucumbers) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($1.3B, 30% of world exports), the Netherlands ($772M) and Mexico ($754M). World exports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cucumbers (HS 070700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 070700 (the code used for cucumbers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 31% of world imports), Germany ($1.1B) and the United Kingdom ($390M). World imports came to about $4.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cucumbers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 070700 for Cucumbers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cucumbers in Brazil?
In Brazil, cucumbers (HS 070700) is classified under NCM 0707.00.00.