Bulk Green Olives in Brine for Repacking
Bulk green olives preserved in a saline solution, packed in containers exceeding 8 kg drained weight, intended for repacking or sale as green olives. They are provisionally preserved solely to maintain their condition during transport and storage, making them unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the olives have been further processed or prepared for immediate consumption
Olives prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid fall under heading 2005.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the olives are not suitable for immediate consumption and are preserved only for transport or storage
• Declare the drained weight accurately, as duties are calculated on the net weight excluding brine
• Verify that the containers exceed 8 kg drained weight to qualify for bulk classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0711.20.00
Black Olives in Salt Solution
Unpitted black olives stored in a high-salt aqueous solution to prevent spoilage during shipping. This provisional preservation renders them too salty for direct consumption, necessitating dilution or processing, fitting heading 0711.
Bulk Green Olives in Saline Brine for Repacking
Bulk green olives, not pitted, preserved in a saline solution, each container holding over 8 kg drained weight. Certified by the importer for repacking or sale as green olives, they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to provisional preservation.
California-Style Green Olives in Large Saline Drums
California-style green olives, firm and unripe, packed in saline drums over 8 kg drained weight, certified for sale as green olives. These olives are provisionally preserved during transport, not ready for immediate eating due to their high salt content.
Certified Bulk Spanish Green Olives in Saline
Spanish green olives in bulk saline solution, packed in containers over 8 kg drained weight, certified for repacking into retail jars. They are provisionally preserved for storage and transport, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption as per chapter note 5.
Certified Repack Green Olives in Bulk Saline
Unpitted green olives in large saline-filled barrels over 8 kg drained weight, certified for repacking into consumer jars. Provisional preservation ensures transport viability without suitability for immediate eating, as per chapter note 5.
Food Processor Green Olives in Large Saline Tubs
Not pitted green olives in plastic tubs over 8 kg drained weight, brined in saline for provisional storage before repacking. Unsuitable for immediate consumption due to industrial sizing and lack of retail preparation, meeting heading 0711 criteria.