Product classification
HS code for Pickled cucumbers: 2001.10
Vegetable preparations, cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Classification of pickled cucumbers under HS 2001.10
Pickled cucumbers are classified under HS code 2001.10. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. According to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 20, this heading covers products that have been prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, whether or not they also contain salt, spices, mustard, or sugar. The presence of vinegar is the defining characteristic that separates these products from those in Chapter 07. For instance, cucumbers that are merely chilled or fresh are found in 0707.00, while those provisionally preserved in brine (but unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state) are classified under 0711.40. The transition to 2001.10 occurs when the cucumbers undergo a permanent preservation process using acetic acid, making them shelf-stable and ready for the consumer. This code specifically excludes cucumbers preserved by sugar (2006) or those prepared without vinegar (2005). The distinction is vital for customs authorities to apply correct tariff rates and monitor food safety standards specific to cucurbits. Furthermore, the acetic acid content must be sufficient to provide preservation, distinguishing it from products where vinegar is used merely as a flavoring in small quantities.
- Covers
- Dill pickles in vinegar
- Gherkins preserved in acetic acid
- Sweet and sour pickled cucumbers
- Cornichons in vinegar solution
- Sliced pickled cucumbers for sandwiches
- 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. Pickled cucumbers are frequently confused with those in HS code 0711.40. The difference lies in the state of preservation; 0711.40 is for cucumbers provisionally preserved (e.g., by sulfur dioxide gas or in brine) but not yet ready for immediate consumption. Another common error is using 2001.90, which is a residual category for other pickled vegetables, whereas cucumbers have their own specific subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200110 (the code used for pickled cucumbers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200110 (the code used for pickled cucumbers) 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 pickled cucumbers.
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 pickled cucumbers
Brazil classifies pickled cucumbers 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 pickled cucumbers
What is the HS code for Pickled cucumbers?
The HS code for Pickled cucumbers is 200110 (Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid). The HS code for pickled cucumbers and gherkins prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid is 2001.10.
How do I classify Pickled cucumbers for customs?
Pickled cucumbers 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.
Does this code include cucumbers preserved in sugar?
No, cucumbers preserved by sugar (crystallized or glacé) are classified under HS code 2006.00, while those preserved without vinegar fall under 2005.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of pickled cucumbers (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200110 (the code used for pickled cucumbers) 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 pickled cucumbers (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200110 (the code used for pickled cucumbers) 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 Pickled cucumbers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200110 for Pickled cucumbers 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 pickled cucumbers in Brazil?
In Brazil, pickled cucumbers (HS 200110) is classified under NCM 2001.10.00.