Industrial Green Ripe Olives Brined 12kg Pail from Japan
Unpitted green ripe olives in saline brine packed in food-grade plastic pails with 12 kg drained weight, suitable for manufacturing. This HTS 2005.70.0230 classification applies due to the >8 kg drained weight and compliance with the annual entry quota. Commonly used in olive tapenade or salad bar production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed packing specs and drained weight certificates from accredited labs to confirm >8 kg threshold
• Monitor total imports of green olives to stay under 730 metric ton calendar year limit for preferential rates
• Label containers clearly as 'green ripe olives in saline, unpitted' to match HTS description and avoid audits