Product classification
HS code for Pickles: 2001.10
Vegetable preparations, cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Classification of pickles under HS 2001.10
Pickles, specifically those consisting of cucumbers and gherkins, are classified under HS code 2001.10. This classification falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. The primary criterion for classification under heading 2001 is the method of preservation: the vegetables must be prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. This process, commonly known as pickling, involves immersing the vegetables in a solution where the acidity is high enough to prevent spoilage and provide the characteristic tangy flavor. For a product to be classified under 2001.10, the cucumbers or gherkins must be ready for consumption or further food preparation. The vinegar content is the defining factor; if the vegetables are preserved by other means, such as sugar (Chapter 2006) or simply frozen (Chapter 0710), they would fall under different headings. The Harmonized System specifically separates cucumbers and gherkins into their own subheading (2001.10) due to their high volume in international trade, while other pickled vegetables are grouped in 2001.90. This ensures precise tracking of trade statistics and application of specific tariffs.
- Covers
- Pickled cucumbers in vinegar
- Gherkins preserved in acetic acid
- Dill pickles (in vinegar)
- Cornichons in vinegar
- Bread and butter pickles (vinegar-based)
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0711.40, which covers cucumbers and gherkins provisionally preserved (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas or in brine) but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption. The key difference is that 2001.10 products are finished food items preserved in vinegar. Another error is using 2005.99, which is for vegetables preserved by means other than vinegar or acetic acid, such as heat treatment or lactic acid fermentation without vinegar.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200110 (the code used for pickles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200110 (the code used for pickles) 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 pickles.
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 pickles
Brazil classifies pickles 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 pickles
What is the HS code for Pickles?
The HS code for Pickles is 200110 (Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid). The HS code for pickles made from cucumbers or gherkins preserved in vinegar is 2001.10.
How do I classify Pickles for customs?
Pickles 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 pickles are in brine instead of vinegar?
If they are in brine for provisional preservation and not ready to eat, they fall under 0711.40. If they are fermented in brine (lactic acid) but no vinegar is added, they may fall under 2005.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of pickles (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200110 (the code used for pickles) 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 pickles (HS 200110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200110 (the code used for pickles) 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 Pickles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200110 for Pickles 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 pickles in Brazil?
In Brazil, pickles (HS 200110) is classified under NCM 2001.10.00.