Industrial Green Olives in Brine Drums from China
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.
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
• 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