Ripe Black Kalamata Olives
These are ripe, dried Kalamata olives, whole or sliced, harvested from Greek olive trees and naturally cured to a deep black color without further processing like brining or oil packing. Classified under HTS 0712.90.20.00 as dried, ripe olives not further prepared, distinct from fresh (0709) or provisionally preserved olives (0711).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for provisional preservation
Olives preserved solely for transport or storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption, fall under heading 0711 per chapter notes.
If prepared or preserved in oil or brine
Further prepared olives shift to Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables, excluding simply dried ripe ones.
If imported fresh or uncooked
Fresh olives, not dried, are classified under heading 0709 for uncooked vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify olives are fully dried and ripe (deep color, no brine) to avoid misclassification as provisionally preserved under 0711
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary documentation to comply with USDA import regulations for olives
• Check for pesticide residue limits specific to dried olives; common pitfall is failing to declare moisture content accurately
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