Black Olives in Salt Solution from China
Unpitted black olives stored in a high-salt aqueous solution to prevent spoilage during shipping. This provisional preservation renders them too salty for direct consumption, necessitating dilution or processing. Fits HTS 0711.20.38.00 for other unpitted olives not pitted.
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
• Document salt concentration levels to prove unsuitability for immediate consumption as per Chapter Note to 0711
• Avoid common error of importing in retail packaging; bulk drums ensure Chapter 7 classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for preserved vegetables entering the US