Pickled Cucumbers (Dill Pickles) from Germany
Whole or sliced cucumbers preserved in vinegar or acetic acid brine with dill and spices, commonly known as dill pickles. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.60.00 as it is a vegetable preparation preserved by vinegar, not qualifying as cucumbers specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 2001. Typically packed in jars for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
24%
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
Import Tips
• Verify acetic acid content meets preservation standards and provide lab analysis if requested by customs
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food safety and country-of-origin requirements for pickled products
• Avoid misclassification by confirming not specifically listed under 2001.90.10 (cucumbers) via product specs