Bread and Butter Gherkins

Small gherkin cucumbers sliced and preserved in a sweet vinegar brine with onions and spices. HTS 2001.10.00.00 covers cucumbers including gherkins preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The vinegar base qualifies despite minor sugar addition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.6%+35.0%44.6%
🇲🇽Mexico9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇨🇦Canada9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇩🇪Germany9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇯🇵Japan9.6%+10.0%19.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 44.6%

If containing added sugar exceeding vinegar dominance

Other vinegar-preserved vegetables if composition includes significant non-cucumber elements like onions.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 44.6%

If provisionally preserved by sulfur dioxide, not vinegar

Temporarily preserved cucumbers without acetic acid go to heading 0711.

2002.90Lower: 21.6% vs 44.6%

If preserved in brine without vinegar, like salt stock

Tomato-excluded but similar brine-preserved vegetables under 2002 if not acidified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact vinegar and sugar ratios to avoid reclassification as sweetened preserves

Use child-resistant packaging if marketed for retail

Comply with FDA acidified food regulations for pH under 4.6

Related Products under HTS 2001.10.00.00

Dill Pickle Spears

Cucumber spears pickled in a vinegar and dill brine, commonly used as a sandwich topping or snack. Classified under HTS 2001.10.00.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. The pickling process involves acetic acid, fitting the chapter definition for preserved vegetables.

Polish Dill Pickles Whole

Whole cucumbers fermented then preserved in vinegar with garlic and dill for authentic Polish flavor. Falls under 2001.10.00.00 for cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Fermentation enhances but vinegar finalizes preservation.

Kosher Dill Pickle Chips

Sliced cucumber chips in a garlic-dill vinegar brine, certified kosher for dietary observance. HTS 2001.10.00.00 applies to all cucumbers including gherkins preserved by acetic acid. Kosher certification does not alter tariff classification.

Sweet Gherkin Pickles

Tiny gherkins preserved in sweetened vinegar syrup with cloves and cinnamon. Still classified in 2001.10.00.00 as cucumbers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Sugar enhances flavor but vinegar remains primary preservative.

Garlic Dill Gherkins

Baby gherkins packed in vinegar brine infused with fresh garlic and dill weed. HTS 2001.10.00.00 specifically includes gherkins preserved by acetic acid. Whole small cucumbers qualify without size restrictions.

Spicy Pickle Rounds

Cucumber slices preserved in vinegar with jalapeños, habanero, and spices for heat. Remains under 2001.10.00.00 as primary cucumber product preserved by acetic acid. Added peppers are minor seasoning per notes.