Product classification
HS code for Pickled fruit: 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).
Classification of pickled fruit under HS 2001.90
Pickled fruit is classified under HS code 2001.90. This classification is governed by Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Specifically, heading 2001 is reserved for products that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid. The use of vinegar is the defining characteristic that separates these products from those in heading 2008 (fruit otherwise prepared or preserved). Subheading 2001.90 is a residual category for all edible plant parts preserved in vinegar except for cucumbers and gherkins. To qualify for this code, the fruit must be immersed in a liquid containing acetic acid, which acts as the primary preservative and flavoring agent, regardless of whether sugar or spices have also been added.
- Covers
- Pickled mangoes and mango chutney (if vinegar-based)
- Pickled peaches or pears in vinegar
- Pickled ginger (sushi ginger) preserved in acetic acid
- Pickled onions (often treated as fruit/vegetable parts)
- Pickled citrus peels in vinegar
- Also under 2001.90
- 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. Pickled fruit is often confused with products in heading 0812, which covers fruit provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. HS code 2001.90 is only for finished, edible products. Another common error is using 2008.99 for fruit preserved in syrup; if any vinegar or acetic acid is used as the preservative, 2001.90 must be used instead. Additionally, pickled cucumbers must be excluded as they have their own specific code, 2001.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled fruit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled fruit) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200190, not only pickled fruit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $315M 14% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $278M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $171M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $568M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $244M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $126M 5.7% of world imports
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 pickled fruit
Brazil classifies pickled fruit under NCM 2001.90.00: HS 2001.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pickled fruit
What is the HS code for Pickled fruit?
The HS code for Pickled fruit is 200190 (Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins)). The HS code for fruit preserved in vinegar or acetic acid is 2001.90.
How do I classify Pickled fruit for customs?
Pickled fruit is classified under HS code 200190 — Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding cucumbers and gherkins). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fruit preserved in alcohol?
No, fruit preserved in alcohol (spirits) is generally classified under heading 2008, as it does not meet the vinegar/acetic acid requirement of 2001.
Which countries are the top exporters of pickled fruit (HS 200190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled fruit) 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 pickled fruit (HS 200190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled fruit) 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.
Is the HS code for Pickled fruit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200190 for Pickled fruit 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 fruit in Brazil?
In Brazil, pickled fruit (HS 200190) is classified under NCM 2001.90.00.