U.S. imports of cucumbers and gherkins prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid (HS 200110) totaled $8.0M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Cucumbers and Gherkins Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 15.30% of the $8.0M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPickled cucumbers and gherkins preserved in vinegar or acetic acid — the classic pickle — enter the US under a single tariff line, 2001100000, and are subject to FDA oversight for labeling, acidity standards, and FSMA facility registration. India is the dominant supplier, reflecting its large-scale gherkin processing industry oriented toward export, with Canada and Mexico also contributing. The acetic acid preservation method is the defining classification criterion; cucumber products preserved by other means (e.g., fermentation without added acid, or brine-only) would fall outside this heading. Importers should verify that pH and acidity levels meet FDA's acidified-food regulations.
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513 shipments/mo
India has developed a large export-oriented gherkin processing sector, particularly in southern states, where contract farming and dedicated processing facilities produce small-variety cucumbers specifically for pickling and export. The combination of low production costs, established processing infrastructure, and consistent product specifications has made India the leading supplier to the US and European markets.
Pickled cucumbers and gherkins are classified as acidified foods under FDA regulations, which require that the foreign manufacturer control and document the acidification process to achieve a finished equilibrium pH of 4.6 or below. The facility must be registered with FDA under FSMA, and process filings for acidified foods may be required. Importers should confirm compliance before the first shipment.
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Imports
$8.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $93.0M of Cucumbers and Gherkins Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2001
Subheading 200110 · $8.0M of $56.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001100000 | Cucumbers, Gherkins, Prep/Pres Vinegar/Acetic Acid | $8.0M | 15.30% | 86.68% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2001100000 | Cucumbers, Gherkins, Prep/Pres Vinegar/Acetic Acid | $8.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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India and Vietnam together supply 47% of it. Vietnam pays 22.1% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
13.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.30% of total import value.