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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.

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.

2007.99Lower: 13.2% vs 44.6%

If cooked fruit preserves if misidentified as fruit-based

Heading 2007 for cooked fruits; cucumbers are vegetables per chapter.

2001.90Lower: 24% vs 44.6%

If with significant added sugar making it a jam-like product

Other subheading for high-sugar vinegar preserves.

0811.90Lower: 24.5% vs 44.6%

If dried fruit if dehydrated gherkins

Dehydrated items shift to fruit/nut preserves excluding vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document vinegar as principal ingredient despite sweetness

Check Brix value if bordering sweetened preserves

Use shatterproof glass for jarred imports

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Garlic Dill Gherkins

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