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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.70.70Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If retail containers ≤1 kg

Smaller consumer packaging shifts to retail olive subheadings.

0711.20.40Same rate: 17.5%

If provisionally preserved but not final saline

Provisional preservation (e.g., sulfur dioxide) stays in Chapter 07.

2005.99Higher: 21.2% vs 17.5%

If other preserved vegetables mixed with olives

Mixtures with other veggies go to miscellaneous subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

File certification with entry summary specifying repack/sale as green olives

Avoid reclassification by ensuring no retail packaging; bulk only