Vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit from India
India exported $106 million of vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit (HS 2001.90) in FY2025-26, up 5.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.6% to 24% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 27.7% to 51.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.6%China 27.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $106MUp 5.6% on last year
- HS code
- 2001.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 14.1 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 13 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001.90.10.00 | Capers: In immediate containers holding more than 3.4 kg | 8% | 18% | 28% |
| 2001.90.20.00 | Capers: Other | 8% | 18% | 45.5% |
| 2001.90.25.00 | Vegetables: Artichokes | 10.2% | 20.2% | 47.7% |
| 2001.90.30.00 | Vegetables: Beans | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 2001.90.33.00 | Vegetables: Nopalitos | 7.7% | 17.7% | 27.7% |
| 2001.90.34.00 | Vegetables: Onions | 3.6% | 13.6% | 41.1% |
| 2001.90.35.00 | Vegetables: Pimientos (<u><i>Capsicum</i></u> <u><i>anuum</i></u>) | 8.1% | 18.1% | 45.6% |
| 2001.90.38.00 | Vegetables: Other | 9.6% | 19.6% | 47.1% |
| 2001.90.42.00 | Other: Chestnuts, other than Chinese water chestnuts | 4.9¢/kg | – | – |
| 2001.90.45.00 | Other: Mangoes | 1.5¢/kg | – | – |
| 2001.90.48.00 | Other: Chinese water chestnuts | 9.6% | 19.6% | 47.1% |
| 2001.90.50.00 | Other: Walnuts | 7¢/kg | – | – |
Showing 12 of 13 tariff lines. Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit
India's exports to all countries under HS 2001.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2001.90 is 14%, ranging from 0% to 16% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 3.4% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit from India?
13.6% to 24% on the 13 US tariff lines under HS 2001.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 27.7% to 51.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit?
2001.90, under heading 2001 (Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export vinegar-preserved vegetables and fruit?
Yes. India exported $106 million under HS 2001.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.