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.

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.

2005.70.08.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not certified under U.S. note 4

Lack of certification for repack/sale moves to general bulk olive category.

2009.89.70Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If processed into juice

Juice extraction classifies under fruit/veg juice headings.

2201.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If fermented into vinegar

Fermentation changes to vinegar products in Chapter 22.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure certification references exact end-use (repacking/sale) and is filed with CBP

Verify olives remain green and unpitted; test saline solution compliance