Pitted Black Olives Preserved in Brine from Mexico
Black ripe olives that are pitted and stored in brine with preservatives to maintain quality during transport, rendered unsuitable for eating without additional processing. This matches the chapter's definition for provisional preservation. Under HTS 0711.20.4000 as pitted provisionally preserved olives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'pitted' and preservative details to support 0711 classification
• Test for sulfur dioxide levels if using gas preservation to meet food safety import requirements
• Watch for reclassification risks if olives appear retail-ready due to packaging