Vinegar Packed Gherkins from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Document the vinegar concentration and preservation process to support classification
• Ensure the pickling spices are minor ingredients and do not constitute a separate preparation
• Verify Canadian labelling requirements for pure vinegar-packed products