Pitted Gordal Olives in Sulfur Dioxide Solution from Japan
Spanish Gordal olives pitted and preserved using sulfur dioxide gas in solution for temporary storage, unsuitable without further treatment. This method fits the chapter's provisional preservation definition perfectly. Classified as HTS 0711.20.4000 pitted olives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Monitor sulfur dioxide levels per FDA limits (typically <10ppm for finished products, higher allowable provisionally)
• Provide processing declarations stating intended further use