Roland Green Ripe Olives in Brine from China
These are green ripe olives preserved in a saline solution, not pitted, and packed in cans with a drained weight of 6 kg or less. They fall under HTS 2005.70.0460 due to being green in color, ripe, in containers holding 8 kg or less drained weight, and not meeting the homogenized criteria of subheading 2005.10. The olives are suitable for retail sale and prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify drained weight on labels matches ≤8 kg per container to avoid reclassification; ensure country of origin documentation for olives as they are often subject to specific quotas
• Provide lab analysis if disputed on 'green ripe' color status