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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers ≤8 kg
Smaller container sizes for similar green olives in saline use the prior subheading.
If in airtight containers for retail
Retail-ready green olives preserved in vinegar or brine go to prepared vegetables in Chapter 20.
If fresh, not preserved
Fresh green olives imported unfrozen and unpreserved classify under fresh vegetable headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify drained weight exceeds 8 kg per container with lab certification to meet statistical requirements
• Include proof of saline-only preservation (no additives making them edible immediately) in entry docs
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on 'green' color definition to prevent reclassification to black olive codes
Related Products under HTS 0711.20.28.00
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.
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.