Bulk Green Olives in Saline Brine for Repacking from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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