U.S. imports of Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid (NESOI) (HS 200190) totaled $48.9M in August 2026, imported from 68 countries.
Importers of Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid (NESOI) paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid (NESOI) imports of $48.9M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $43.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBeyond cucumbers and gherkins, heading 200190 captures a wide array of vinegar-preserved produce — including capers (2001901000, 2001902000), artichokes (2001902500), nopalitos (2001903300), pimientos (2001903500), mangoes (2001904500), Chinese water chestnuts (2001904800), and chestnuts (2001904200) — making correct 10-digit classification dependent on the specific commodity. Mexico leads supply, reflecting strong trade in nopalitos and pimientos, while Peru, Turkey, Greece, and Spain are significant sources for capers, artichokes, and other Mediterranean specialties. FDA acidified-food regulations and FSMA facility registration apply across the heading; capers and artichokes from Mediterranean origins may also require attention to pesticide residue tolerances established by EPA.
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3.3K import shipments a month
Capers have two dedicated 10-digit lines based on container size: 2001901000 for containers over 3.4 kg (typically food-service or bulk) and 2001902000 for containers of 3.4 kg or less (retail). This size-based split affects duty rates, so importers must classify based on the actual net weight of the individual container, not the total shipment weight.
Beyond FDA FSMA facility registration and acidified-food process filing requirements, importers should verify that pesticide residues on artichokes from countries such as Greece or Spain comply with EPA-established tolerances for the US market. If the exporting country uses crop protection products not registered in the US, residue levels may exceed US maximum residue limits, triggering detention or refusal at entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$48.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $531.8M of Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts Prepared or Preserved in Vinegar or Acetic Acid (NESOI) and exported $64.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Peru together supply 70% of it. Turkey pays 21.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
64.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.92% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2001906500 | Vegt/Fruit/Nuts Etc NESOI Prep/Pres by Vinegar Etc | $4.8M |
| 2001903400 | Onions, Prepared/Preserved by Vinegar/Acetic Acid | $237K |
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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2001
Subheading 200190 · $48.9M of $56.9M
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