Greek Green Olives in Bulk Saline for Repack from China
Unpitted green olives from Greece, stored in saline solution within containers over 8 kg drained weight, certified for repacking. Designed for food service or wholesale markets, not direct retail. Classified in HTS 2005.70.08.00 as 'other' bulk green olives in saline.
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
• Use food-grade containers to comply with FDA import standards for preserved vegetables
• Label shipments clearly as 'for repacking' to support certification claims
• Test brine pH to ensure it's saline-based, not shifting to acetic acid categories