Sicilian Olives Provisionally Preserved
Unpitted Sicilian olives stored in a weak acid brine to ensure transport viability. Too bitter and preserved for direct eating, destined for further industrial use. Classed under HTS 0711.20.38.00 other category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fermented for table use
Table olives ready for retail are preserved vegetables.
If in primary salt packs over 13kg
Large retail packs of salt-cured olives fall under specific Chapter 20 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Supplier affidavits confirming no additional curing beyond provisional treatment
• Declare as 'industrial use only' to maintain Chapter 7 status
• Avoid mixing with ready-to-eat lots in same shipment
Related Products under HTS 0711.20.38.00
Black Olives in Salt Solution
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.
Kalamata Olives in Brine
Whole Kalamata variety olives preserved in a sulfur water or brine mixture for temporary storage. Unsuitable in this state for immediate eating due to preservation treatment, requiring further curing. Covered by HTS 0711.20.38.00 as other unpitted olives.
Green Olives in Brine
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.
Spanish Queen Olives in Preservative Solution
Large unpitted Spanish Queen olives treated with sulfur dioxide gas or solution for provisional preservation. They cannot be consumed immediately due to chemical treatment and require processing. HTS 0711.20.38.00 applies to these other unpitted olives.