Bulk Green Olives in Saline Brine for Repacking
Large containers of green olives, not pitted, preserved in a saline solution, each 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 their bulk preservation state. Classified under HTS 0711.20.28.00 as provisionally preserved olives in saline for further processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pitted
Pitted olives, even green and in saline, fall under a separate subheading for processed olives.
If suitable for immediate consumption
Olives prepared or preserved for retail (e.g., flavored or ready-to-eat) shift to Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables.
If not in saline solution
Other provisionally preserved olives not in saline (e.g., in other solutions) use different subheadings within 0711.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain importer certification stating use for repacking or sale as green olives to qualify under this subheading
• Ensure containers exceed 8 kg drained weight and provide documentation verifying saline solution preservation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming olives are green, not pitted, and unsuitable for immediate retail consumption
Related Products under HTS 0711.20.28.00
Industrial Green Olives in Brine Drums
55-gallon drums of unpitted green olives in saline brine, over 8 kg drained weight, intended for food processing repacking lines. These are provisionally preserved to prevent spoilage during transport but not ready for direct consumer use. Fits HTS 0711.20.28.00 due to color, preservation method, container size, and certified repack purpose.
Certified Repack Green Olives in Bulk Saline
Unpitted green olives in large saline-filled barrels over 8 kg drained, certified for repacking into consumer jars. Provisional preservation ensures transport viability without suitability for immediate eating. HTS 0711.20.28.00 applies specifically to this 'other' category of green, saline-preserved olives for repack.
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. This matches HTS 0711.20.28.00 for bulk green olives certified for repack.
Spanish Green Olives Bulk Brine for Repacking
Imported Spanish green olives, unpitted, in saline solution within containers >8 kg drained weight, certified for US repacking. Preserved solely for transport durability, not immediate retail. HTS 0711.20.28.00 covers these as 'other' green olives meeting all criteria.