Ripe Black Kalamata Olives from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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