Product classification

HS code for Pickled vegetables: 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 vegetables under HS 2001.90

Pickled vegetables, excluding cucumbers and gherkins, are classified under HS code 2001.90. This subheading serves as a broad category for various plant-based foods preserved using vinegar or acetic acid. The classification logic follows Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System, which deals with preparations of vegetables. Heading 2001 is dedicated to products where vinegar is the primary preservative. While 2001.10 is reserved for cucumbers, 2001.90 captures everything else, including pickled onions, peppers, beets, olives (if prepared with vinegar), and mixed pickles. The essential requirement for classification here is that the vegetable must be prepared or preserved specifically with vinegar or acetic acid. This distinguishes these products from those in heading 2004 or 2005, where vegetables might be preserved by other means, such as being cooked and frozen or preserved in brine without vinegar. The distinction is also important for distinguishing from Chapter 07, which covers fresh, chilled, or provisionally preserved vegetables. Once a vegetable is treated with vinegar for long-term preservation and is ready for consumption, it is moved to Chapter 20. This classification is used by trade officials to regulate food imports and apply specific duties that may differ from fresh produce.

Covers
  • Pickled onions and shallots
  • Pickled peppers and chilies
  • Pickled beets and red cabbage
  • Mixed pickled vegetables (giardiniera)
  • Pickled garlic cloves
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. Confusion often arises with HS code 2001.10, which is strictly for cucumbers and gherkins. Another common error is using 2005.99, which covers vegetables preserved by means other than vinegar. If the product is preserved in brine but lacks vinegar, it may fall under 0711.90 if it is not yet ready for consumption.

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 frozen0711.90Vegetables and mixed vegetables; n.e.c. in heading no. 0711, provisionally preserved but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

Top exporters and importers of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled vegetables), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled vegetables) 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 vegetables.

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 pickled vegetables

Brazil classifies pickled vegetables 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 vegetables

What is the HS code for Pickled vegetables?

The HS code for Pickled vegetables 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 vegetables (other than cucumbers) prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid is 2001.90.

How do I classify Pickled vegetables for customs?

Pickled vegetables 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.

Are pickled fruits included in this code?

Yes, HS code 2001.90 also includes fruits, nuts, and other edible parts of plants if they are prepared or preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.

Which countries are the top exporters of pickled vegetables (HS 200190)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled vegetables) 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 vegetables (HS 200190)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 200190 (the code used for pickled vegetables) 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 vegetables the same in all countries?

The base HS code 200190 for Pickled vegetables 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 vegetables in Brazil?

In Brazil, pickled vegetables (HS 200190) is classified under NCM 2001.90.00.