HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2001.90 – Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)

HS code 2001.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins). It is used for pickled onions, pickled beetroot, pickled peppers, pickled cabbage and pickled carrots.

What HS 2001.90 covers

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.

Covers
  • Pickled onions
  • Pickled beetroot
  • Pickled peppers
  • Pickled cabbage
  • Pickled carrots
  • Pickled mushrooms
  • Pickled garlic
  • Pickled green beans
Examples
  • Branston Pickle
  • Opies Pickled Onions
  • Roland Pickled Red Peppers
  • Biona Organic Pickled Beetroot
  • S&W Pickled Asparagus

Codes often confused with 2001.90

Common mistake. 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.

2001.10Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid2005.99Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen

Top exporters and importers of HS code 200190, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200190 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 Mexico $315M
  2. 2 Türkiye $278M
  3. 3 Germany $171M

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $568M
  2. 2 Germany $244M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $126M

World total: $2.2B 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 2001.90

Brazil does not split HS 2001.90: its NCM code is 2001.90.00.

  1. 2001.90.00 Other vegetables and fruit in vinegar/acetic acidOutros

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 2001.90

What is HS code 200190?

HS code 200190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200190?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200190 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($315M, 14% of world exports), Türkiye ($278M) and Germany ($171M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 200190?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($568M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($244M) and the United Kingdom ($126M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200190?

In Brazil, HS code 200190 is NCM 2001.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.