HS Code 200190

Pickled Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts

HS code 200190 covers vegetables, fruits, and nuts preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, excluding cucumbers, intended for retail or industrial food applications

6-digit Section IVFCL

HS Code 200190 — Pickled Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts

This code covers all edible plant parts, excluding cucumbers and gherkins, that are preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. Common examples include pickled onions, peppers, and mixed vegetable chutneys or relishes.

What's included

  • Pickled onions
  • Jalapenos in vinegar
  • Pickled ginger
  • Vegetable relishes
  • Mango chutney in vinegar

What's excluded

  • Pickled cucumbers → use 200110 (Cucumbers have their own specific subheading.)
  • Soy sauce → use 210310 (Sauces and condiments are classified separately.)

Common examples

  • Pickled red onions
  • Sliced jalapenos in vinegar
  • Kimchi preserved with acetic acid
  • Pickled garlic cloves

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover fruit preserved in vinegar?

Yes, unlike many other sections, 200190 specifically includes fruit and nuts if prepared with vinegar.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 8% - 18%
  • Documentation: Check for FDA or equivalent food safety registration requirements.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: Spain, China, Mexico
  • Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Japan

Key takeaway

The default code for all pickled plant-based items that are not cucumbers.

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