Black Olive Caviar Balls

Gel-encapsulated black olive paste formed into caviar-sized spheres, offering a Mediterranean twist on luxury caviar. Classified in HTS 1604.32.40.00 as other caviar substitutes from fruit preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.70.02Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If marketed as olive paste

Standard olive preparations without caviar form are under preserved olives.

2007.99Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If mixed fruit jams or jellies

Gel fruit products shift to Chapter 20 jams if not imitating fish.

1604.16Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing actual fish

Any seafood addition would reclassify to prepared anchovies or similar.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include olive oil content certification for potential preferential tariff treatment

• Watch for EU export certificates if from Mediterranean origins

• Ensure pH testing for shelf-stable preserved product classification

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