Ripe Green Olives in Brine from China
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.
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 documentation to confirm under 13 kg per container; ensure lab tests confirm saline solution and ripe status
• Avoid mislabeling as pitted to prevent reclassification