Sicilian Olives Provisionally Preserved
Unpitted Sicilian olives stored in a weak acid brine to ensure transport viability. Too bitter and preserved for direct eating, destined for further industrial use, they fall under heading 0711 as provisionally preserved vegetables.
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 for consumption
Further processing for immediate consumption moves classification to heading 2005.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the olives are not suitable for immediate consumption
• Ensure the preservation method is solely for transport
• Keep records of the acid brine concentration to support 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 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.