Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

In plain English

This category includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been prepared or preserved using vinegar or acetic acid. One specific group covers vegetable preparations, particularly cucumbers and gherkins, that undergo this same preservation process. Another group encompasses all other vegetable, fruit, nut, and edible plant preparations preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, excluding the aforementioned cucumbers and gherkins.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 20 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 20

• 2002 — Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic ac…
• 2003 — Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved other than by vinegar or…
• 2004 — Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than b…
• 2005 — Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than b…
• 2006 — Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserv…
• 2007 — Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut p…
• 2008 — Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in…
• 2009 — Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and veget…