Trader Joe's Chips in a Pickle - 6 oz

America's pickle obsession, translated into a potato chip. Kettle-cooked russet slices get a dusting of vinegar powder, dill, onion, and a touch of cane sugar — a bright tang up front that settles into gentle sweetness and herby dill. If you enjoy the pucker of salt & vinegar chips, think of this as that idea with more personality.

It's also a certified social-media favorite: Trader Joe's fan accounts raved about it on release, with one declaring they'd be 'very, very upset' if it ever disappeared. Among pickle-flavored snacks, this is the standard-bearer.

• With burgers and sandwiches — the chip does the pickle’s job — cutting through richness with tang.
• With beer — sour snacks and lager are a proven pair.
• Tucked inside a tuna or egg salad sandwich — an American trick: crunch and tang in one move.
• With cream cheese dip — tang against creamy is a great contrast.
• Crushed over potato salad — instant chopped-pickle effect.

This one's a good fit if

• You genuinely love dill pickles
• You seek out sour snacks like salt & vinegar
• You want to taste-test the US viral favorites yourself
• You need the right chip next to a burger or sandwich

Pickle flavor is essentially a blank space in the Korean chip aisle — even salt & vinegar only appears sporadically in import corners. Meanwhile burger and sandwich culture has made the taste of dill pickles familiar; the snack version just isn't sold here. This chip fills exactly that gap.

As a Trader Joe's store exclusive it has no official Korean distribution, and in the US it's a steady favorite with a devoted following.

Shipping is free on every order, with no minimum. There are no handling fees, no customs processing charges, and no hidden costs added at checkout. What you see is what you pay.

Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. A tracking number is sent to your email once your order is on its way.

All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases, which means they clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Shipments are handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) for full transparency, and you can track your parcel through the Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS portal at any time.

Orders valued under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance under Korea's simplified customs scheme. In the unlikely event that any order encounters a customs issue, we will issue a full refund without question.

If you do not yet have a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC), you can get one free of charge in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.

Is this authentic?

Yes. Every item is purchased directly from Trader Joe's stores in the US, inspected, and then shipped — 100% authentic.

Why can't I buy this in Korea?

Trader Joe's has no official stores or online shop in Korea. Their products are sold only in US stores, which is exactly what we bring to you through direct import.

What about the expiration date?

Because we purchase every item from the US only after you place your order, we ship products with plenty of shelf life remaining. The exact best-by date is printed on the package.

1. Choose your option and complete your order. A Personal Customs Code (개인통관고유부호) is required.
2. We purchase your item from a US store and inspect its condition.
3. Your order ships by air and goes through Korean customs.
4. As soon as it clears customs, it's delivered to your door by domestic courier.