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California Green Olives in Saline Solution

Domestic-style California green olives preserved unpitted in saline, not vinegar-processed or frozen. Meets criteria for HTS 2005.70.12.00 other green olives.

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.

2005.70Same rate: 20%

If black unpitted

Black color olives have dedicated subheadings.

0711.90Higher: 20.2% vs 20%

If simply dried

Dried, not brined olives are provisionally preserved.

2006.00Higher: 28.5% vs 20%

If in vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar preservation shifts to heading 2006.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Even US-origin olives imported back require full HTS declaration for re-import duties

• Batch testing for color retention to confirm 'green' status per tariff notes