Dill Pickle Spears from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify acetic acid content exceeds 0.5% to confirm preservation method; provide lab analysis if requested by customs
• Ensure labeling indicates 'pickled' to distinguish from fresh cucumbers
• Watch for pesticide residue limits on imported cucumbers