Bulk Green Olives in Brine for Repacking
Large containers of unpitted green olives preserved in a saline solution, each holding over 8 kg drained weight, certified for repacking or sale as green olives. These fall under HTS 2005.70.06.00 as they meet additional U.S. note 4 provisions for bulk import intended for further processing or retail repackaging.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in containers holding 8 kg or less drained weight
Smaller container size shifts to retail-oriented classification excluding bulk repack provisions.
If pitted green olives
Pitting changes the product form, moving it to a separate subheading for processed olives.
If dried or dehydrated, not preserved in brine
Dehydration removes the saline preservation, classifying as dried vegetables in Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide importer certification at entry confirming use for repacking or sale as green olives to qualify under this subheading
• Ensure containers exceed 8 kg drained weight and olives are green, unpitted, in saline solution; verify with documentation
• Avoid misclassification by confirming not for direct retail consumption; common pitfall is lacking certification
Related Products under HTS 2005.70.06.00
Industrial Green Olive Brine Pack for Sale
Unpitted green olives in large saline solution containers over 8 kg drained weight, certified for direct sale as green olives after repacking. Classified under HTS 2005.70.06.00 per additional U.S. note 4 for bulk imports not intended for immediate consumer use.
Certified Bulk Spanish Green Olives in Saline
Spanish Manzanilla green olives, unpitted, in oversized brine barrels over 8 kg drained weight, certified under U.S. note 4 for repacking into consumer jars. This HTS 2005.70.06.00 applies to such bulk green olive imports for further distribution.
Greek Green Olives Bulk Brine for Repack
Unpitted Halkidiki green olives from Greece in large saline drums exceeding 8 kg drained weight, certified for U.S. repacking or sale. HTS 2005.70.06.00 covers these bulk preparations described in additional U.S. note 4.
California-Style Bulk Green Olives in Brine
Large-format unpitted green olives in saline solution, over 8 kg drained per container, certified for repacking into retail sizes or sale. Fits HTS 2005.70.06.00 under additional U.S. note 4 for industrial olive imports.