HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2001.10 – Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

HS code 2001.10 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. It is used for dill pickles, sweet gherkins, bread and butter pickles, cornichons and pickled cucumber slices.

What HS 2001.10 covers

This HS code specifically covers cucumbers and gherkins that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, commonly known as pickles. These products are widely traded internationally due to their popularity as condiments, side dishes, and ingredients in various cuisines. Major importers include countries with a high demand for pickled vegetables, often due to cultural preferences or a lack of domestic pickling capacity. Exporters typically come from regions with abundant cucumber harvests and established food processing industries. Key trade considerations include the type of vinegar used, the addition of spices, packaging (jars, cans), and compliance with food safety and labeling regulations, especially regarding preservatives and allergens. The market is stable, driven by consistent consumer demand for preserved vegetables.

Covers
  • Dill pickles
  • Sweet gherkins
  • Bread and butter pickles
  • Cornichons
  • Pickled cucumber slices
  • Whole pickled cucumbers
Examples

Vlasic Dill Pickles, Maille Cornichons, Kühne Pickled Gherkins, Mt. Olive Bread & Butter Pickles, Bubbies Kosher Dill Pickles

Codes often confused with 2001.10

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 200190, which covers other vegetables preserved in vinegar, and 071140, which covers fresh or chilled cucumbers. The key differentiator is the specific vegetable (cucumbers/gherkins) and the preservation method (vinegar/acetic acid).

2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)0711.40Vegetables; cucumbers and gherkins, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200110, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200110 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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. 1 Germany $220M
  2. 2 India $214M
  3. 3 Türkiye $181M

World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $123M
  2. 2 Germany $122M
  3. 3 Canada $103M

World total: $1.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 2001.10

Brazil does not split HS 2001.10: its NCM code is 2001.10.00.

  1. 2001.10.00 Cucumbers and gherkins in vinegar or acetic acidPepinos e pepininhos (cornichons)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2001.10

What is HS code 200110?

HS code 200110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. This HS code specifically covers cucumbers and gherkins that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, commonly known as pickles. These products are widely traded internationally due to their popularity as condiments, side dishes, and ingredients in various cuisines. Major importers include countries with a high demand for pickled vegetables, often due to cultural preferences or a lack of domestic pickling capacity. Exporters typically come from regions with abundant cucumber harvests and established food processing industries. Key trade considerations include the type of vinegar used, the addition of spices, packaging (jars, cans), and compliance with food safety and labeling regulations, especially regarding preservatives and allergens. The market is stable, driven by consistent consumer demand for preserved vegetables.

What products fall under HS code 200110?

Dill pickles, sweet gherkins, bread and butter pickles, cornichons, pickled cucumber slices, whole pickled cucumbers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200110?

This code is distinct from 200190, which covers other vegetables preserved in vinegar, and 071140, which covers fresh or chilled cucumbers. The key differentiator is the specific vegetable (cucumbers/gherkins) and the preservation method (vinegar/acetic acid).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200110?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200110 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($220M, 21% of world exports), India ($214M) and Türkiye ($181M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 200110?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($123M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($122M) and Canada ($103M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 200110 structured?

HS code 200110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200110?

In Brazil, HS code 200110 is NCM 2001.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.