Ripe Green Olives in Brine

Ripe green olives preserved in a saline solution, not pitted, packed in containers under 13 kg with a drained weight basis, suitable for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2005.70.04 as green olives in saline solution that are ripe and not pitted, meeting the specific container and weight criteria excluding those over 13 kg or pitted varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.70.02Same rate: 17.5%

If pitted

Pitted green olives in saline shift to 2005.70.02, as pitting changes the product form within the same olive category.

2005Same rate: 17.5%

If preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar-preserved olives fall under 2005.90, excluding saline-only preparations per chapter exclusions.

0711.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If temporarily preserved and unsuitable for immediate consumption

Dried or dehydrated olives for later processing classify in 0711.20, not as immediately edible preserved products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify drained weight documentation to confirm under 13 kg per container; ensure lab tests confirm saline solution and ripe status

โ€ข Avoid mislabeling as pitted to prevent reclassification

Related Products under HTS 2005.70.04

Goya Ripe Green Olives in Saline

Goya brand ripe green unpitted olives in a saline brine solution, held in 12 kg cans with drained weight compliance for retail. Fits HTS 2005.70.04 due to being ripe green olives in saline, not pitted, in qualifying small containers.

Roland Ripe Green Olives Unpitted Brined

Premium Roland ripe green olives preserved unpitted in saline solution, in 10 kg retail tubs with specified drained weight. HTS 2005.70.04 applies to these ripe, green, saline-packed, non-pitted olives in under-13-kg containers.

Serrafranca Ripe Green Olives in Brine Jar

Serrafranca brand ripe green unpitted olives in light saline brine, packaged in 11 kg glass jars for retail with drained weight noted. Meets 2005.70.04 for ripe green saline olives, not pitted, small container spec.

Mario Camacho Ripe Green Brined Olives

Mario Camacho ripe green olives, unpitted and brined in saline, in 9 kg plastic pails with compliant drained weight for foodservice. Classified in HTS 2005.70.04 as qualifying ripe green saline olives under 13 kg containers.

Lindsay Ripe Green Olives Saline Pack

Lindsay brand ripe green unpitted olives in saline solution, 12.5 kg drained weight cans for retail distribution. HTS 2005.70.04 covers these as ripe, green, non-pitted, saline-preserved in small containers.

Mezzetta Ripe Green Unpitted Olives Brine

Mezzetta ripe green olives preserved unpitted in saline brine, in 10 kg retail buckets meeting drained weight limits. Fits precisely under 2005.70.04 for ripe green saline olives not pitted in under-13-kg packs.