About HS Code 071140
This category covers cucumbers and gherkins that have undergone provisional preservation, rendering them unsuitable for direct consumption without further processing. This usually means they are packed in brine, vinegar, or other temporary solutions to extend their shelf life and prepare them for industrial pickling or other food manufacturing applications. The international trade in these goods is significant for the global pickle industry. Major importers include countries with large food processing sectors and high demand for pickled products, such as Germany, the USA, and Russia. Exporters are often agricultural powerhouses with efficient processing capabilities, like India, Turkey, and Mexico. Key factors in this trade include the size and quality grading of the cucumbers/gherkins, the composition of the preserving liquid, and bulk logistics to ensure product integrity during transport to processing plants.
Products Under This Code
Brined pickling cucumbers, gherkins in vinegar solution (unprocessed), salt-preserved cucumbers, semi-processed dill cucumbers, sour gherkins (unfermented)
Real World Examples
Vlasic Pickling Cucumbers (before final processing), Mt. Olive Brined Gherkins (industrial supply), Kühne Gurken (raw material for pickling), B&G Pickles (bulk brined stock), Indian Gherkins (for export to processors)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 200110 (pickled cucumbers and gherkins, ready for consumption) and 070700 (fresh cucumbers and gherkins). The "provisionally preserved" status is the critical differentiator, meaning they are not yet finished products.
Products Classified Under 0711.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, the USA, and Russia are major importers, while India, Turkey, and Mexico are leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 071140?
HS code 071140 covers: Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. This category covers cucumbers and gherkins that have undergone provisional preservation, rendering them unsuitable for direct consumption without further processing. This usually means they are packed in brine, vinegar, or other temporary solutions to extend their shelf life and prepare them for industrial pickling or other food manufacturing applications. The international trade in these goods is significant for the global pickle industry. Major importers include countries with large food processing sectors and high demand for pickled products, such as Germany, the USA, and Russia. Exporters are often agricultural powerhouses with efficient processing capabilities, like India, Turkey, and Mexico. Key factors in this trade include the size and quality grading of the cucumbers/gherkins, the composition of the preserving liquid, and bulk logistics to ensure product integrity during transport to processing plants.
What products fall under HS code 071140?
Brined pickling cucumbers, gherkins in vinegar solution (unprocessed), salt-preserved cucumbers, semi-processed dill cucumbers, sour gherkins (unfermented)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 071140?
This code is distinct from 200110 (pickled cucumbers and gherkins, ready for consumption) and 070700 (fresh cucumbers and gherkins). The "provisionally preserved" status is the critical differentiator, meaning they are not yet finished products.
How is HS code 071140 structured?
HS code 071140 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.