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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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