Pickled Cucumbers (Dill Pickles)
Whole or sliced cucumbers preserved in vinegar or acetic acid brine with dill, garlic, and spices, commonly known as dill pickles. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.38.00 as it is a vegetable (cucumbers) prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, not specifically provided for elsewhere in the vegetable subheadings of heading 2001. It is typically packed in jars for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If capers
Capers have a specific subheading 2001.90.25.00, taking precedence over the general 'other vegetables'.
If temporarily preserved in brine without vinegar
Vegetables provisionally preserved by salt, sulfur dioxide gas, brine, or other means not vinegar fall under heading 0711.
If cooked or otherwise prepared, not by vinegar
Sweet corn or other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid go to heading 2005.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify acetic acid content exceeds 0.5% to confirm classification under Chapter 20; provide lab analysis if challenged by CBP
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food safety standards, including country of origin and ingredient declaration
Related Products under HTS 2001.90.38.00
Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
Whole or sliced jalapeño peppers preserved in vinegar brine with spices, used in Mexican cuisine and as pizza toppings. This fits HTS 2001.90.38.00 for other vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, as peppers are not specifically listed elsewhere in 2001.90. Typically in jars for retail.
Pickled Cauliflower Florets
Cauliflower broken into florets and pickled in vinegar with turmeric and mustard seed for yellow color. HTS 2001.90.38.00 applies as cauliflower is an other vegetable preserved by vinegar/acetic acid. Popular in Indian-style piccalilli.
Pickled Okra Pods
Whole okra pods preserved in vinegar brine, often with dill, a Southern US delicacy. Classified in HTS 2001.90.38.00 as okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is an other vegetable pickled with vinegar or acetic acid.
Pickled Baby Corn
Immature corn cobs (Zea mays) pickled in vinegar solution, used in salads and stir-fries. HTS 2001.90.38.00 for other vegetables preserved by vinegar, distinct from sweet corn in 2005.80.
Pickled Water Chestnuts
Sliced water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis tubers) preserved in vinegar, common in Asian cuisine. Fits HTS 2001.90.38.00 as an other vegetable pickled with acetic acid.
Pickled Garlic Cloves
Peeled garlic cloves preserved in vinegar, used whole in cooking or as antipasto. Under HTS 2001.90.38.00 as garlic is an other vegetable preserved by vinegar/acetic acid.