Product classification
HS code for Gherkins: 2001.10
Vegetable preparations, cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Classification of gherkins under HS 2001.10
Gherkins are classified under HS code 2001.10 because they are vegetables prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2001 specifically addresses vegetables that have been preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, which is the standard method for pickling gherkins. Subheading 2001.10 is the specific international code for cucumbers and gherkins. The classification depends entirely on the preservation medium; if the gherkins are in a brine solution without vinegar, or if they are fresh, they would fall under different chapters. The presence of sugar, spices, or other flavoring agents within the vinegar solution does not change this classification.
- Covers
- Pickled gherkins in vinegar
- Cucumbers preserved in acetic acid
- Cornichons in vinegar
- Sweet and sour pickled cucumbers
- Dill pickles (if preserved in vinegar)
- Sliced gherkins in jars
- Also under 2001.10
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. Gherkins are most commonly misclassified under HS code 0707.00, which is for fresh or chilled cucumbers and gherkins. This code only applies to raw produce that has not been preserved. Another frequent error is using HS code 2004.90 or 2005.99, which are for vegetables prepared or preserved by other means (such as freezing or without vinegar). If the gherkins are preserved in a simple brine (salt water) for temporary transport, they might be classified under 0711.40, which covers vegetables provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200110 (the code used for gherkins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200110 (the code used for gherkins) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200110, not only gherkins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $220M 21% of world exports
- 2 India $214M 21% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $181M 17% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $123M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $122M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $103M 9.3% of world imports
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 gherkins
Brazil classifies gherkins under NCM 2001.10.00: HS 2001.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gherkins
What is the HS code for Gherkins?
The HS code for Gherkins is 200110 (Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid). The HS code for gherkins prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid is 2001.10.
How do I classify Gherkins for customs?
Gherkins is classified under HS code 200110 — Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the gherkins are preserved in salt instead of vinegar?
If they are provisionally preserved in brine (salt water) and not ready for immediate consumption, they are classified under HS code 0711.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of gherkins (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200110 (the code used for gherkins) 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 gherkins (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200110 (the code used for gherkins) 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.
Is the HS code for Gherkins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200110 for Gherkins is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for gherkins in Brazil?
In Brazil, gherkins (HS 200110) is classified under NCM 2001.10.00.