Vinegar Packed Gherkins from Japan
Whole gherkins in pure white vinegar with pickling spices, no sugar added. Purest form under HTS 2001.10.00.00 for cucumbers preserved exclusively by acetic acid. Minimal additives emphasize vinegar preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Highlight 5%+ acetic acid in specs
• Eco-friendly glass mandatory in some markets
• Batch-test for consistent acidity