Sicilian Olives Provisionally Preserved from China
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.
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
• 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