Pitted Queen Olives in Brine for Processing

Large Queen olives pitted and preserved in brine solely for transport and storage, not for immediate retail sale, requiring further culinary preparation. Meets Chapter Note for provisional preservation with unsuitability. HTS 0711.20.4000 applies to pitted varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.70Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If intended for immediate retail

Retail-ready preserved olives classify as prepared products in Chapter 20.

2009.89Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If frozen after preservation

Frozen olives would fall under Chapter 20 for frozen vegetables.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If lightly stuffed

Any stuffing moves to the stuffed olives subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'for further processing' to distinguish from retail products

Ensure preservative solutions comply with maximum residue limits for sulfur dioxide

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Pitted Gordal Olives in Sulfur Dioxide Solution

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