Vegetables — HTS 2001
Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
Chapter 20 › Heading 2001
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2001 covers edible vegetables, fruit, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid. In plain language, it generally covers pickled or vinegar-preserved plant foods, including products packed in a vinegar-based solution. The heading is a broad 4-digit category, not usually the final classification used for entry.
To reach the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the tariff structure through the relevant 6-digit subheading and then the statistical suffix. The distinguishing factor is commonly the kind of plant material—such as a particular vegetable, fruit, nut, or other edible plant part—but the tariff may also distinguish preparation, form, or other product characteristics. Read the wording of each candidate provision and confirm that it matches the product as imported.
What to check
- Review the complete ingredient list and manufacturing description, including whether vinegar or acetic acid is the preserving medium.
- Identify the main plant material and its commercial description, such as the specific vegetable, fruit, nut, or other edible plant part.
- Check the product’s physical form, preparation, packing, and any stated tariff distinctions against the relevant 6-digit and 8-digit provisions.
- Use the General Rules of Interpretation and the HTSUS notes when headings or subheadings appear to overlap.
- Confirm the final classification with current official HTSUS information or a qualified customs broker when the product contains mixed plant materials, unusual ingredients, or complex processing.
HTS heading 2001 summary
Vegetables is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2001.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001.10.00.00 👉 | Cucumbers including gherkins | 9.6% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2001?
Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.