Green Manzanilla Olives Fresh from China
Fresh green Manzanilla olives are small, crisp Spanish olives picked early in the harvest season while still green. Classified under HTS 0709.92.00.00 for fresh or chilled olives, excluding any cured or stuffed versions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain logistics to keep olives chilled below 7°C during transit
• Label country of origin and variety clearly to avoid disputes over freshness
• Test for pesticide residues, as EU standards are strict for fresh produce