Bulk Green Olives in Saline Brine for Repacking from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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