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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.70.12.00Same rate: 20%

If black olives in saline solution

Color change to black olives places them in a distinct subheading.

2001.90Higher: 26.5% vs 20%

If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar preservation shifts to heading 2001, excluding saline-only preparations.

2005.80.00Higher: 43.1% vs 20%

If olives preserved otherwise than in saline or vinegar

Different preservation method (e.g., oil) moves out of saline subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include detailed certification on entry documents specifying repacking or green olive sale intent

• Document drained weight exceeding 8 kg per container to comply with bulk provisions

• Watch for CBP scrutiny on certification validity; pitfalls include vague end-use statements