Import duty on kimchi & preserved vegetables in the EU

HS code

2005.99

EU codes

EU import duty

6.4% – 17.6%

Source: EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC), via the UK Trade Tariff service for Northern Ireland · checked 2026-10-31

Preserved vegetables not named elsewhere, such as kimchi and sauerkraut, are 2005.99.

EU CN codes under 2005.99

EU CN code	Description	Import duty
2005 99 10	Fruit of the genus capsicum, other than sweet peppers or pimentos 2 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 10 10 — Fruit of the genus capsicum, other than sweet peppers or pimentos › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 10 90 — Fruit of the genus capsicum, other than sweet peppers or pimentos › Other	6.4%
2005 99 20	Capers 2 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 20 10 — Capers › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 20 90 — Capers › Other	16%
2005 99 30	Globe artichokes 2 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 30 10 — Globe artichokes › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 30 90 — Globe artichokes › Other	17.6%
2005 99 50	Mixtures of vegetables 2 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 50 10 — Mixtures of vegetables › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 50 90 — Mixtures of vegetables › Other	17.6%
2005 99 60	Sauerkraut 2 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 60 10 — Sauerkraut › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 60 90 — Sauerkraut › Other	16%
2005 99 80	Other 7 full 10-digit codes 2005 99 80 21 — Other › Carrots › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 80 29 — Other › Carrots › Other 2005 99 80 91 — Other › Other › Powdered preparations, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or starch 2005 99 80 92 — Other › Other › Products containing meat in a proportion of 3 % up to and including 20 % by weight 2005 99 80 93 — Other › Other › Other › Turnips (brassica rapa spp. rapa) 2005 99 80 94 — Other › Other › Other › Peppers of the capsicum species (sweet) 2005 99 80 98 — Other › Other › Other › Other	17.6%

Import duty on kimchi & preserved vegetables by country

Import into the US

Varies by line

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Import into the UK

6% – 16%

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Import into the EU

6.4% – 17.6%

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How EU import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a EU trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the EU CN code for kimchi & preserved vegetables?

It depends on the product’s details: 6 EU codes sit under HS 2005.99. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on kimchi & preserved vegetables in the EU?

Between 6.4% – 17.6%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.

Q3Do I pay VAT on imported kimchi & preserved vegetables?

Yes. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

Q4Is the EU code the same as the US HTS code?

Only the first 6 digits (2005.99) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for kimchi & preserved vegetables.

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