Industrial Green Ripe Olives Brined 12kg Pail from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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