Roland Green Ripe Olives in Brine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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