Industrial Green Olive Brine Pack for Sale from Japan
Green, unpitted olives in a saline brine solution, packaged in containers over 8 kg drained weight for commercial repacking or bulk sale. Importer certification confirms intended use as green olives for further distribution. Fits HTS 2005.70.08.00 as bulk, non-pitted green olives in saline, excluding retail formats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document saline solution composition to distinguish from vinegar-based preservations
• Ensure olives remain green in color and unpitted to avoid reclassification to pitted subheadings
• Maintain records of end-use certification to prevent audits shifting to higher-duty retail codes