Cucumbers and gherkins
Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. > Cucumbers and gherkins
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Products classified under Tariff item 2001.10
Baby Kosher Pickles
Baby Kosher Pickles are small whole cucumbers preserved in a light vinegar brine with kosher dill seasoning. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, regardless of size or seasoning. The product is suitable for snacking or garnishing and meets the chapter's definition of prepared or preserved vegetables.
2001.10.00Bread and Butter Gherkins
Bread and Butter Gherkins are small gherkin cucumbers sliced and preserved in a sweet vinegar brine with onions and spices. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, with the vinegar base being the primary preservation method. The added sugar and spices are considered minor ingredients that do not alter the classification.
2001.10.00Cornichon Pickles
Cornichon Pickles are French-style tiny cucumbers preserved in vinegar with shallots and tarragon. They are a classic gherkin type and fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The traditional European recipe and delicate flavor do not affect the tariff classification.
2001.10.00Dill pickle Relish
Dill pickle Relish is finely chopped cucumbers preserved in vinegar with dill and mustard seed, used as a condiment. Despite being chopped, it remains classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as a cucumber product preserved by acetic acid. The product is not homogenized and retains visible pieces, consistent with the chapter's scope.
2001.10.00Dill Pickle Spears
Dill Pickle Spears are cucumber spears pickled in a vinegar and dill brine, commonly used as a sandwich topping or snack. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The pickling process involves acetic acid, which is the defining preservation method for this heading.
2001.10.00Garlic Dill Gherkins
Garlic Dill Gherkins are baby gherkins packed in vinegar brine infused with fresh garlic and dill weed. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as gherkins preserved by acetic acid. The product includes whole small cucumbers without size restrictions, and the added garlic and dill are minor seasonings.
2001.10.00Hot and Spicy Gherkins
Hot and Spicy Gherkins are gherkins preserved in vinegar with crushed red peppers and cayenne for bold heat. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers including gherkins preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The spices are added in small quantities and do not change the product's primary classification.
2001.10.00Kosher Dill Pickle Chips
Kosher Dill Pickle Chips are sliced cucumber chips in a garlic-dill vinegar brine, certified kosher for dietary observance. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers including gherkins preserved by acetic acid. Kosher certification does not alter the tariff classification.
2001.10.00Organic Dill Gherkins
Organic Dill Gherkins are certified organic gherkins preserved in organic vinegar and dill. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by acetic acid, with organic certification verified separately from tariff classification. The product's organic status does not affect its tariff treatment.
2001.10.00Pickle Stab Whole Cucumbers
Pickle Stab Whole Cucumbers are large whole cucumbers stabbed for brine penetration and preserved in dill vinegar. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by acetic acid, covering all cucumber forms. The stabbing technique aids flavor without changing the classification.
2001.10.00Polish Dill Pickles Whole
Polish Dill Pickles Whole are whole cucumbers fermented then preserved in vinegar with garlic and dill for authentic Polish flavor. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, with fermentation enhancing but vinegar finalizing the preservation. The product's traditional preparation does not alter its classification.
2001.10.00Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator Dill Pickles are quick-process cucumbers in vinegar-dill brine designed for refrigeration, not shelf-stable. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by acetic acid regardless of storage method. Lower heat processing preserves crunch but does not change the tariff classification.
2001.10.00Spicy Pickle Rounds
Spicy Pickle Rounds are cucumber slices preserved in vinegar with jalapeños, habanero, and spices for heat. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as a primary cucumber product preserved by acetic acid. Added peppers are considered minor seasoning per the chapter's general rules.
2001.10.00Sweet Gherkin Pickles
Sweet Gherkin Pickles are tiny gherkins preserved in sweetened vinegar syrup with cloves and cinnamon. They are classified under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Sugar enhances flavor but vinegar remains the primary preservation method.
2001.10.00Vinegar Packed Gherkins
Vinegar Packed Gherkins are whole gherkins in pure white vinegar with pickling spices, no sugar added. They fall under tariff item 2001.10.00 as cucumbers preserved exclusively by acetic acid. Minimal additives emphasize vinegar preservation, making this the purest form under this heading.