Pitted Gordal Olives in Sulfur Dioxide Solution
Spanish Gordal olives pitted and preserved using sulfur dioxide gas in solution for temporary storage. They are unsuitable for consumption without further treatment, such as rinsing or cooking. This preservation method fits the chapter's definition of provisional preservation.
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 are further processed and packaged for retail
Ready-to-eat olives are classified under prepared foods in chapter 20.
If the olives are fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled olives are covered by heading 07.09.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sulfur dioxide treatment is documented and within allowable limits for food safety
• Include packaging weight in duty calculations
• Be aware that tariff items may be suspended or changed by region, so verify current rates before shipping
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 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.
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.