HS Code Subheading

Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)

2001.90 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 200190

This HS code encompasses a broad range of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, excluding cucumbers and gherkins. This category is crucial for international trade, allowing for the global distribution of seasonal produce and specialty items. Importers often seek diverse culinary ingredients or products not readily available domestically, while exporters leverage agricultural surpluses and processing capabilities. Trade in these goods is influenced by regional culinary traditions, health trends, and the demand for convenience foods. Important factors include the type of preserving liquid, added spices, packaging, and adherence to international food safety standards and labeling requirements, particularly concerning allergens and nutritional content.

Products Under This Code

Pickled onions, pickled beetroot, pickled peppers, pickled cabbage, pickled carrots, pickled mushrooms, pickled garlic, pickled green beans

Real World Examples

Branston Pickle, Opies Pickled Onions, Roland Pickled Red Peppers, Biona Organic Pickled Beetroot, S&W Pickled Asparagus

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 200110 if the product is a cucumber or gherkin, or with 200599 if the vegetables are preserved otherwise than by vinegar. The defining characteristic is the preservation method (vinegar/acetic acid) and that it's not a cucumber/gherkin.

Products Classified Under 2001.90

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, the United States, and France are significant importers, while Spain, Italy, and India are key exporters of these vinegar-preserved products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 200190?

HS code 200190 covers: Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins). This HS code encompasses a broad range of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, excluding cucumbers and gherkins. This category is crucial for international trade, allowing for the global distribution of seasonal produce and specialty items. Importers often seek diverse culinary ingredients or products not readily available domestically, while exporters leverage agricultural surpluses and processing capabilities. Trade in these goods is influenced by regional culinary traditions, health trends, and the demand for convenience foods. Important factors include the type of preserving liquid, added spices, packaging, and adherence to international food safety standards and labeling requirements, particularly concerning allergens and nutritional content.

What products fall under HS code 200190?

Pickled onions, pickled beetroot, pickled peppers, pickled cabbage, pickled carrots, pickled mushrooms, pickled garlic, pickled green beans

What are common misclassifications for HS code 200190?

This code is often confused with 200110 if the product is a cucumber or gherkin, or with 200599 if the vegetables are preserved otherwise than by vinegar. The defining characteristic is the preservation method (vinegar/acetic acid) and that it's not a cucumber/gherkin.

How is HS code 200190 structured?

HS code 200190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.