HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0711.40 – Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
HS code 0711.40 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetables, cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. It is used for brined pickling cucumbers, gherkins in vinegar solution (unprocessed), salt-preserved cucumbers, semi-processed dill cucumbers and sour gherkins (unfermented).
What HS 0711.40 covers
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.
- Covers
- Brined pickling cucumbers
- Gherkins in vinegar solution (unprocessed)
- Salt-preserved cucumbers
- Semi-processed dill cucumbers
- Sour gherkins (unfermented)
- 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)
Codes often confused with 0711.40
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 071140, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 071140 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $100M 69% of world exports
- 2 China $10.0M 6.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $7.8M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $145M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $32M 19% of world imports
- 2 Spain $19M 12% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$18M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $163M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0711.40
Brazil does not split HS 0711.40: its NCM code is 0711.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 07.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0711.40
What is HS code 071140?
HS code 071140 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 071140?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 071140 in UN Comtrade data were India ($100M, 69% of world exports), China ($10.0M) and the Netherlands ($7.8M). World exports came to about $145M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 071140?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 071140 in UN Comtrade data were France ($32M, 19% of world imports), Spain ($19M) and Russia (about $18M). World imports came to about $163M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 071140?
In Brazil, HS code 071140 is NCM 0711.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.