Green Olives in Brine from China
Whole green olives preserved in a brine solution containing salt and water, treated solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to their high salinity and require rinsing or further processing before eating. Classified under HTS 0711.20.38.00 as unpitted olives provisionally preserved.
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
• Verify preservation method is solely brine or similar (e.g
• no oil or vinegar) to qualify under Chapter 7; otherwise, may shift to Chapter 20
• Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming olives are unpitted and unsuitable for immediate consumption due to treatment