Pitted Green Olives in Brine from China

Green olives that have been pitted and preserved in a brine solution containing sulfur dioxide for provisional preservation during transport. They are unsuitable for immediate consumption due to their preserved state and require further processing like rinsing or seasoning before eating. Classified under HTS 0711.20.4000 as pitted 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 the olives are solely preserved with approved methods like brine or sulfur dioxide and remain unfit for direct eating to qualify under 0711

Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming pitted status and preservative treatment to avoid reclassification

Check for any stuffing to ensure correct subheading; common pitfalls include mislabeling as ready-to-eat leading to higher duties

Pitted Green Olives in Brine from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0711.20.40.00