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.

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.

2001.90.25.00Higher: 45.2% vs 44.6%

If capers

Capers have a specific subheading 2001.90.25.00, taking precedence over the general 'other vegetables'.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 44.6%

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.

2005.80.00.00Lower: 40.6% vs 44.6%

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