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U.S. imports of cucumbers and gherkins prepared or preserved in vinegar or acetic acid (HS 200110) totaled $8.2M in June 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Cucumbers and Gherkins Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid paid $975K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Pickled 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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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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Monthly import values over time
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 | $8.2M | 11.93% | 62.65% | $975K |
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 | $8.6M |
FRUIT & EDIBLE PLANT PARTS NESOI, PREP ETC. NESOI
HS 200899
POTATOES, PREPARED ETC., NO VINEGAR ETC., FROZEN
HS 200410
JUICE OF ANY OTHER SINGLE FRUIT, NUT OR VEGETABLE
HS 200989
VEG & MIX PRPD/PRSVD EXC VINEGAR/ACETIC ACID/SUGAR
HS 200599
JAMS, FRUIT JELLIES, PASTES ETC NESOI, NUT PASTES
HS 200799
NUTS (EXC PEANUTS) AND SEEDS, PREPARED ETC. NESOI
HS 200819
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | -- | $3.4M | +$3.4M |
| California | $1.4M | $701K | -$703K |
| Michigan | $142K | $1.8M | +$1.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $735K | $1.8M | +$1.0M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.9M | $305K | -$1.6M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $578K | $1.5M | +$884K |