Pitted Green Olives in Brine
Green olives that have been pitted and preserved in a brine solution containing sulfur dioxide for provisional preservation during transport. They are unsuitable for immediate consumption due to their preserved state and require further preparation. This meets the criteria for heading 07.11.
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 processed and ready for consumption
Prepared olives fall under chapter 20, not provisional preservation.
If the olives are fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled olives are classified under heading 07.09.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label the product as provisionally preserved to avoid misclassification
• Include the weight of the brine and packaging in the total weight for duty
• Check for any regional tariff suspensions that might apply to your import
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.